
President Miguel Díaz-Canel stood by Cuba’s leadership and didn’t concede a need for any changes to its government amid President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against the communist country. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in Havana on Thursday, Díaz-Canel said there’s no “justification for the United States to launch a military aggression against Cuba.
Main Idea: Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel said his government would defend the island against any U.S. invasion and again rejected U.S. demands for political change.
Key Points:
Tensions with Cuba could raise the risk of sanctions, trade limits, and higher costs for US consumers and firms.
Open talks could lower the chance of conflict and create narrow chances for US businesses in energy or other legal deals.
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