President Donald Trump is eyeing regime change in Cuba
The president has hinted that the next focus after the military violence in Iran is toppling the current Cuban government after starving the island of oil
Cuba is facing a growing energy crisis brought on by the United States. Washington has been eyeing toppling the Cuban government as part of the foreign crusade to push for regime change. It is another example of Washington practicing its favorite pastime of meddling in foreign governments and leading military campaigns.
President Donald Trump continues to put the squeeze on Cuba
With ongoing military action in Iran, President Donald Trump is already refocusing on toppling the Cuban government. The president who ran on a campaign of not starting any new wars is creating a legacy of being a warmonger.
The U.S. government first started its campaign against Cuba in January 2026. One of the first things the federal government did when it arrested Nicolás Maduro was to cut off oil supplies to the Caribbean island. Venezuela was the largest exporter of oil to Cuba before the U.S. intervened with force. The move from Washington further pushed a fragile energy infrastructure that often gives out, plunging Cuba into national blackouts.
Shortly after the capture of Maduro, President Trump signed Executive Order 14380 to further strengthen an energy blockade against the Cuban government. The order declares a national emergency, citing the government’s duty to protect international interests. To accomplish this, the president threatened retaliatory tariffs on countries that help Cuba.
“Beginning on the effective date of this order, an additional ad valorem rate of duty may be imposed on goods imported into the United States that are products of any other country that directly or indirectly sells or otherwise provides any oil to Cuba,” reads the executive order.
The blockade is working, according to media reports and the president. The lack of countries providing Cuba with oil to keep the power on for the island is pushing the country to the brink. Tourism on the island is plummeting as countries stop all oil exports to Cuba.
Tourism is evaporating, and Cubans are feeling the impact
The United States has long had tough restrictions on companies doing business in Cuba, as well as preventing U.S. citizens from traveling to the island. The rest of the world has maintained diplomatic ties, and tourists have been a major economic boost for Cuba.
Those days of a booming tourism industry are vanishing along with the energy. The Cuban government announced that the island was running out of jet fuel, prompting airline companies in Canada and Europe to suspend all flights to the island. For those citizens already visiting Cuba, airlines have sent empty planes to help them get off the island and back to their home countries.
Canadian tourists accounted for 40 percent of the tourism industry. Now, with power being cut and fuel being rationed, many are cancelling trips and cutting current vacations short. According to The New York Times, tourism numbers in Cuba have reached pandemic levels, forcing stores to close and hotels to start cutting off power for employee quarters.
Canada is stepping in to help, but not providing oil
In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, Canada has pledged $8 million to help deliver food to needy Cubans. The Canadian government is working with the World Food Programme and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to help the international community deliver necessary food and nutrition to the island.
“As the people of Cuba face significant hardship, Canada stands in solidarity and is providing targeted assistance to help address urgent needs,” Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Canada, said in a statement. “Through trusted humanitarian partners, we are delivering timely support to vulnerable communities and reaffirming Canada’s commitment to the well-being and dignity of the Cuban people.”
While the Canadian government is assisting, it is limited to food. Due to the executive order and to avoid angering Washington, Canada has not provided the island with oil. It is the same position the Mexican government has taken. Mexico suspended crude oil exports in early 2026 in response to the U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Instead, Mexico is helping the Cuban people by dispatching ships with food and medical supplies to Havana.
Cuba will be soon be liberated by the US. It was about time someone did something to end that communist regime🙏🏻 Thanks to Marco Rubio and Presdient Trump.