United States expands economic sanctions against Cuba

The United States announced additional economic sanctions against Cuba, expanding restrictions to include Cuba's Ministry of Tourism and nine other state entities. The new sanctions represent an intensification of U.S. economic pressure against the Cuban government. The measures targeted key sectors of the Cuban economy and reflected the Trump administration's hardline approach toward the island nation. The sanctions were intended to restrict economic activity and limit resource flows to Cuban state institutions. The actions followed Trump's broader announcements regarding military and economic measures targeting Cuba and Iran.