Trump toughens stance on Cuba, anger grows in Havana
US President Donald Trump has adopted a sharper tone toward Cuba, urging the Caribbean nation to accept an unspecified “deal” and warning of severe economic consequences if it refuses. His statements have triggered strong reactions from Cuban authorities and renewed tensions between the two longtime adversaries.
In a message published on his social media platform, Trump declared that there would be “no more oil or money” flowing to Cuba, calling on Havana to act “before it is too late.” Speaking later to reporters aboard Air Force One, he said his administration was focused on addressing the situation of people who left Cuba under pressure and are now living in the United States, without providing further details.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel responded firmly, stressing that Cuba is a sovereign and independent nation that will not accept external dictates. He reiterated that the island has faced decades of pressure and sanctions from Washington and remains prepared to defend its independence.
Trump’s remarks come amid heightened regional tensions following a recent US operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Havana. The former US president accused Cuba of having benefited for years from Venezuelan oil and financial support in exchange for security cooperation.
While Cuban officials denounced the statements as aggressive and destabilizing, reactions among citizens in Havana were mixed. Some dismissed the threats as rhetoric, while others expressed concern about the risk of escalation and called for dialogue rather than confrontation.
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