Home Business EU to shield its companies in Cuba via WTO, blocking U.S. sanctions... Business EU to shield its companies in Cuba via WTO, blocking U.S. sanctions – statement By Genpie - May 2, 2019 197 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The European Union could take the United States to the World Trade Organization or use retaliatory sanctions to protect its companies in Cuba after President Donald Trump lifted a ban on U.S. citizens filing lawsuits against investors there.