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US sanctions Cuba mining sector, impacting China-linked supply chains

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The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting state-owned mining companies and financial entities linked to the military-run conglomerate GAESA. These measures aim to reduce reliance on geopolitical rivals for critical minerals and build alternative supply chains. Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned the sanctions, calling them dishonest and a tightening of the economic noose. AI

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US sanctions Cuba mining sector, impacting China-linked supply chains

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    US targets Cuba mining sector in move with implications for China-linked supply chains

    The Trump administration expanded its sanctions campaign against Cuba on Tuesday, targeting a state-owned mining company and other key economic entities in a move that comes as Washington seeks to build alternative supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance on geopol…

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