How to Break Cuba

TL;DR

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on companies doing business with Cuba, significantly expanding the existing embargo.
These sanctions have forced Sherritt International, a Canadian nickel and cobalt miner, to dissolve its partnership with Cuba's state-owned General Nickel Company.
The U.S. views Cuba's nickel and cobalt deposits as strategically important, especially amid global competition for critical minerals with China.
The administration's actions are part of a broader strategy to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese supplies and to counter Russian and Chinese influence.
A potential deal involving Sherritt's stake could return Cuban mines to U.S. ownership, aligning with U.S. mineral supply chain goals.
Cuba could potentially leverage the situation by offering stakes to allies like China or Russia if the U.S. pressure continues.

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