Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
U.S. policy toward Cuba "is a disaster," says Democratic Congressmember Jim McGovern. "We should lift the embargo. We should have normal relations with the Cuban people. We should let the Cuban people decide their future."
The Trump administration imposed a strict oil embargo on Cuba starting in January. It has caused nationwide blackouts, food shortages and negative health outcomes for people on the island.
U.S. policy toward Cuba "is a disaster," says Democratic Congressmember Jim McGovern. "We should lift the embargo. We should have normal relations with the Cuban people. We should let the Cuban people decide their future."
The Trump administration imposed a strict oil embargo on Cuba starting in January. It has caused nationwide blackouts, food shortages and negative health outcomes for people on the island.










