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Donald Trump's approach to Cuba differs from his Iran strategy, as he uses oil leverage and sanctions to pressure the island nation's communist government.
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Even if the island were not burdened by embargoes and communism it would be a poor investment prospect

Chinese solar panels are flooding into the troubled island nation

America's pressure campaign against Cuba has forced the regime to negotiate a potential deal that could open the island to US…

Ideological certainties have hurt Cubans for 70 years. Time to give Trumpian cynicism a chance

But Donald Trump could make a deal with the communist regime

The Economist understands that American officials are considering sending fuel to the island to stave off a humanitarian crisis