President Trump New Sanctions on Cuba Appeal to Presidential Elections September 24, 5:19
President Trump of the United States has announced new sanctions, including banning travelers to Cuba from bringing locally purchased tobacco and alcohol into the country.
The US media has reported that it may be aimed at appealing to voters who are critical of the Cuban government, which is common in the fierce battle state of southern Florida, for the presidential election.
President Trump said at a White House meeting yesterday that new sanctions would ban travelers to Cuba from staying in local government-owned hotels or bringing locally purchased alcohol or tobacco into the United States. Announced measures.
At the press conference, President Trump emphasized the significance of this measure, saying, "This measure is to prevent American money from being funded by the Cuban government."
Since taking office, President Trump has been reviewing the policies surrounding Cuba, which the former Obama administration has been improving relations with, and restricting travel to Cuba.
Regarding this new sanction, the U.S. media said that Florida, one of the fierce battle states that determines the outcome of the presidential election, is home to many people who are critical of the Cuban government and have fled Cuba in a revolution. He said he might have the aim of expanding support in Florida.