US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing new unilateral sanctions against Cuba, the White House press service reported.
The order states that it is directed against “those responsible for repression in Cuba“ and for creating “threats to the national security and foreign policy of the United States“.
In February 2026, the Trump administration reimposed sanctions, designating Cuba as a threat to the national security of the United States.
In early 2026, measures were imposed that led to an energy blockade of the island, forcing the authorities in Havana to announce austerity and emergency measures due to fuel shortages.
The practice of imposing sanctions against senior government officials continues. In July 2025, sanctions were imposed on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Defense Minister Álvaro López Miera, and Interior Minister Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas.
These actions are part of Washington's broader strategy to limit the financial resources of the Cuban government, often justified by human rights violations and cooperation with other sanctioned countries.