Cuban authorities have announced a new series of economic reforms to combat increasing pressure and sanctions from the United States. President Miguel Díaz-Canel unveiled the primary measures on June 12, focusing on liberalization and decentralization. The new policies will open more economic activities to private enterprises. Additionally, businesses will now be permitted to import and export goods without the mandatory mediation of Cuban state companies. These steps aim to revitalize the island's struggling economy through increased private sector autonomy. Economist Jérôme Leleu provided an analysis for RFI regarding the potential impact of these changes. The reforms represent a strategic shift to mitigate the effects of external economic constraints.