U.S. State Department looks to Canada to offer support as Trump eyes Cuba

Canada must balance a 'symbolic' diplomatic relationship with Cuba and its national interests with the United States, say observers.

Feature cutline: Minister Anita Anand's Global Affairs Canada didn't directly answer questions about the recent urging from the U.S. to offer 'support.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

June 2, 2026

With United States President Donald Trump increasing pressure on Cuba, his country's State Department is looking to Canada to build support for regime change in Havana.

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