U.S. Sanctions Cuba Firms
Washington escalates pressure on Havana with new sanctions on key sectors and officials.
August 20, 2026 · Updated Aug 20, 8:33pm ET
Al JazeeraUS pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
Associated PressUS ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
Washington TimesU.S. ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
The New York TimesTrump Officials Impose More Sanctions to Pressure Cuba
Political WireU.S. Ramps Up Cuba Sanctions in Latest Pressure Tactic
Just the NewsState Department imposes new sanctions on Cuba
Miami HeraldMore sanctions: U.S. targets Cuban foreign-influence operations and mining sector
Epoch TimesState Department Imposes New Sanctions on Cuban Businesses, Leaders
SalonTrump admin amps up pressure on Cuba
RedStateRubio, Trump Admin Are Turning Up the Heat on Cuba - and Its 'Subversive Network'
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What happened
President Donald Trump’s administration expanded Cuba sanctions on Aug. 20, targeting nine state-owned mining, metals and construction companies as part of its economic pressure campaign. The measures also cover Cuba’s construction ministry and extend U.S. restrictions on transactions with government-owned or affiliated businesses by Americans who travel to the island. The State Department sanctioned Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples leaders Fernando González Llort, Noemí Ramona Rabaza Fernández and Leima Martínez Freire. U.S. authorities have also increased detentions and questioning of Americans returning from Cuba.
