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A potential US Cuba Economic Deal may soon reshape relations between Washington and Havana, according to two sources familiar with discussions inside the Trump administration.

While the full scope of the agreement remains unclear, officials say the proposal could include easing restrictions that currently limit American travel to Havana, a move the president could implement without approval from Congress.

If finalized, the agreement could mark a dramatic shift in U.S. strategy toward the island nation — transforming decades of confrontation into a calculated economic negotiation.

Negotiations Include Ports, Energy and Tourism

Discussions Offer Possible Path for Cuban Leadership

Behind closed doors, talks have reportedly explored multiple economic sectors including ports, energy development and tourism, areas that could draw investment while boosting U.S. influence in the region.

Sources say the proposal may also provide a political “offramp” for Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel while allowing the Castro family to remain on the island.

Another component under consideration involves rolling back some U.S. sanctions, though officials have not disclosed which measures might be lifted.

The negotiations represent a notable pivot in strategy following Washington’s dramatic operation against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, whose capture and the sudden halt of oil shipments placed immense pressure on Cuba’s fragile economy.

Initially, the island appeared to be the next potential target in a campaign for regime change.

But instead of pursuing a direct political overthrow, the administration now appears to be advancing a strategy that seeks transformation through economic leverage rather than blunt force.