Explained: US escalates economic campaign against Cuba and targets China-based suppliers

The Trump administration issued a determination Thursday clearing the path for U.S. sanctions on several sectors of Cuba's economy

determination

A formal U.S. government finding that triggers or authorizes specific sanctions actions

embargo

A government order restricting trade with a particular country, in this case the long-standing U.S. trade restrictions on Cuba

U.N. General Assembly

The main deliberative body of the United Nations where member states vote on resolutions, including the annual Cuba embargo vote