How did the US caused a economic crisis in Cuba?

The U.S. contributed to Cuba's economic crisis primarily through the imposition of an economic embargo in 1960, which restricted trade and limited Cuba's access to essential goods and markets. Additionally, the U.S. nationalized American properties and businesses after the Cuban Revolution, leading to tensions that exacerbated the embargo's impact. This isolation hindered economic growth and development, pushing Cuba into a prolonged economic downturn. The combined effects of these actions stifled the Cuban economy and led to significant hardships for its citizens.