Trump's combination of economic strangulation and military maneuvers against Cuba is an old script.

ME News reported on May 28 that the Trump administration is implementing a "phased accelerated pressure" on Cuba by strengthening economic sanctions and imposing secondary sanctions on GAESA, forcing companies like Sherritt, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd to suspend operations in Cuba to weaken the island's economic lifeline. The U.S. Southern Command also held a cross-department tabletop exercise to discuss response options in the event of protests and crackdowns during the summer heat, power outages, and shortages of supplies. Currently, Trump has not approved an invasion plan but has instructed the military to remain on standby.