U.S. Limits How Much Money Cuban Americans Can Send Family In Cuba

The transcript discusses new sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department on Cuba, including a $1000 cap per quarter on family remittances and a prohibition on remittances to close family members of prohibited Cuban officials and Communist Party members. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated these measures aim to financially isolate the Cuban regime while supporting the Cuban people. The Trump administration has also restricted non-family travel to Cuba, reversing previous sanctions loosening to prevent U.S. dollars from reaching Cuban military and security services. These changes take effect on October 9th.

How does the U.S. plan to financially isolate the Cuban regime?

What is the significance of the date October 9th in relation to the remittance changes?