Key facts
- Cuba's leaders are considering economic reforms.
- The reforms aim to increase foreign investment and reduce the size of the state.
- These measures are intended to prevent economic collapse.
- US exports to Cuba have surged this year due to businesses exploiting a trade loophole.
- Goods such as fuel, appliances, furniture, food, and vehicles are being sent to Cuba.
Cuba's leadership is evaluating economic proposals aimed at increasing foreign investment and reducing the state's size to prevent an economic downturn exacerbated by intense pressure from Donald Trump's sanctions. Despite the sanctions, US exports to Cuba have surged this year as businesses exploit trade loopholes to send fuel, appliances, furniture, food, and vehicles to the island.