Business and commerce are driving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio's desire to "take" Cuba
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Business and commerce are driving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio's desire to "take" Cuba
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March 24, 2026 9:05AM (EDT)
From hardliner to dealmaker, Marco Rubio evolves on Cuba, taking charge of Trump’s talks with Havana.
The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: 'They want our help.'
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