Cuban President criticizes Trump’s economic policies toward Cuba

Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel criticized Donald Trump’s executive order imposing tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba, calling it an attempt to “suffocate” the country’s economy. The order claimed Cuba posed a threat to US national security. In response, Cuba’s Foreign Minister declared an “international emergency”, while Mexico expressed concerns over the potential humanitarian crisis the halt in oil shipments to Cuba could cause. The move by Trump is seen as a significant blow to Cuba, exacerbating existing challenges faced by its residents.

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