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00:02President Trump renewed his threat of a friendly takeover of Cuba and said the
00:06island's communist government is in deep trouble as the country faces a worsening economic crisis,
00:12according to CNBC. Speaking at a news conference in Doral, Florida, Trump said Secretary of State
00:18Marco Rubio is dealing with Cuba's leadership while the island struggles with energy shortages
00:23and financial strain. The administration has increased pressure on Havana since the January
00:283rd military operation that deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a longtime Cuban
00:34ally. U.S. actions have cut Cuba off from Venezuelan oil and included threats of tariffs on countries
00:40supplying the island with fuel. Cuban officials denied talks with Washington but confirmed
00:45communications between the two governments. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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