US President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of a “peaceful takeover” of Cuba, indicating that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is managing the situation at a high level. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Cuba, particularly following a recent maritime incident. Trump noted that the Cuban government is in dire financial straits and is currently in dialogue with the US, which may lead to significant changes in the island's governance. The US has also eased certain restrictions on oil exports to Cuba, despite ongoing criticisms of the embargo's impact on the Cuban population.