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Trump to Discuss Cuba Aid; China Calls for Sanction Lift

5/12/2026

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President Donald Trump posted that Cuba is seeking assistance and that the United States (U.S.) will discuss it during his China trip.
White House, State Department and Havana officials were not reachable for comment.
Trump threatened Cuba after U.S. actions against Venezuela and has imposed sanctions, a blockade, travel limits and doctor restrictions.
China’s government urged U.S. to lift embargo and sanctions on Havana while Trump meets President Xi Jinping.

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President Donald Trump posted that Cuba is seeking assistance and that the United States (U.S.) will discuss it during his China trip.
White House, State Department and Havana officials were not reachable for comment.
Trump threatened Cuba after U.S. actions against Venezuela and has imposed sanctions, a blockade, travel limits and doctor restrictions.
China’s government urged U.S. to lift embargo and sanctions on Havana while Trump meets President Xi Jinping.