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Donald Trump turns up the heat on Cuba

US president is using threats and inducements to force communist island to open up its economy as it runs out of fuel

The Trump administration is sharply escalating its pressure campaign to get Cuba to open up its economy and allow greater political freedoms.

Even as the conflict in Iran continues, the US is using a mix of threats and inducements — including new sanctions, potential indictments and offers of aid — to force the issue in the coming weeks.

In a surprise visit to the island on Thursday, CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that Cuba had a “rare chance to stabilise its failing economy”, according to a US official.

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