U.S. Trade Sanctions on Cuba: Objectives
- Pressure for Reforms – push Cuba toward political/economic liberalization.
- Human Rights Accountability – punish abuses (repression, arbitrary detention, torture).
- Undermine the Economy – restrict tourism, remittances, imports to weaken regime finances.
- Support the Cuban People – create conditions for change, raise awareness.
- Multilateral Influence – encourage other nations to adopt similar sanctions.