The danger of “maximum pressure” vs. the promise of “pragmatic engagement.” Peter Kornbluh Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, expectations have been that his administration will use escalating sanctions to pursue regime change in Cuba—much as he did during his first term.

We feel completely beat up right now,” is the way that the administrator of one health care facility expressed his frustrations in an HD Media article this week. Another said,

US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum which will impose a tougher policy on Cuba. The move is aimed at reversing some of the measures introduced by the Biden administration which eased US pressure on the Communist-run country.

Now, it’s aiming at Cuba’s international medical missions. Marc Frank President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared upon taking office that the Americas were the United States’ sphere of influence and they would ratchet up pressure on a symbol of resistance to that view,

Cuba’s crucial and struggling tourism industry was hit with more US sanctions, as President Donald Trump’s administration ratchets up pressure on the communist-run island and its top officials.

President Donald Trump has signed a new memorandum imposing tighter restrictions on Cuba, taking direct aim at tourism and economic practices that benefit the Cuban government and military.

In a major shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new directive reversing President Joe Biden's softer approach toward Cuba. The decision marks the return of strict U.S. policy, reintroducing economic and travel restrictions that had been previously eased.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 20, 2019. ... The “explicit” goal of Trump’s Cuba policy is “making Cubans miserable enough to overthrow the government,” said William ...

On February 8, 1999, Seven Arrows billed Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. for the $68,551.88 it had incurred prior to and including a trip to Cuba on behalf of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts...