Will the US lift Cuba sanctions before June 2026?

Former President Trump has signaled a potential shift in US-Cuba relations, with Secretary of State Rubio reportedly working 'at a very high level' on Cuba policy. Trump used the phrase 'friendly takeover' regarding Cuba, raising speculation about lifting the 60-year trade embargo. A policy shift would have major implications for Caribbean geopolitics and could affect Norwegian shipping companies (Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Klaveness) with Caribbean routes. Cuba normalization was previously attempted under Obama but reversed by Trump in his first term. Resolves YES if the US officially lifts or significantly eases Cuba trade/travel sanctions before June 1, 2026.