Trump prolongs Cuba trade embargo

U.S. President Donald Trump extended the trade embargo on Cuba for an additional year until September 14, 2027, citing U.S. national interests. This measure was originally imposed in the 1960s following the Cuban Revolution and during the Cold War. The move comes amidst a severe economic crisis that Cuba has been facing since the beginning of the year, particularly in the energy sector after fuel supplies from Venezuela stopped due to tensions with the United States. Additionally, the Cuban government announced economic reforms to counter the effects of the sanctions.

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