The Trump administration on Thursday escalated its economic campaign against Cuba, issuing a determination that clears the path for U.S. sanctions on several crucial sectors of the island’s economy.
It also targets Chinese-based suppliers to Havana’s military forces.
The sanctions are part of a larger effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to force political change in Havana even as the country continues to grapple with a deepening economic and energy crisis.
With the new penalties, the State Department is expanding its reach to target new sectors of Cuba’s economy, including electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology.
