China urged Washington on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) to ​immediately end its embargo and ‌sanctions on Cuba, saying the expanded ​measures were “illegal” and “seriously violated” ⁠the norms of international relations.

U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking to put ‌more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela’s leader, signed ‌an executive order on Friday (May 1, 2026) ‌broadening ⁠U.S. sanctions against the ⁠Cuban government, two White House officials told Reuters.