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US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions
Al Jazeera9/4/2026
Donald Trump US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of a military attack from US President Donald Trump’s administration. Add Al Jazeera on Google Students salute before getting into their classrooms on their first day of the 2026-2027 academic year in Havana, on September 1, 2026 [Yamil Lage/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 The United States has announced a new series of economic sanctions targeting Cuba, its latest step in a campaign to squeeze the island’s already fragile economy.
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