Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island — and of antagonistic relations with its government.

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to blockade oil from reaching the country in early 2026 made national headlines.

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. William M. LeoGrande is Professor of Government, American ...