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January 27, 2016

New Rules Lift Restrictions on U.S. Exports to Cuba
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Washington has announced new rules to continue to normalize relations
between the United States and Cuba. The measures will lifts restrictions
on U.S. financing for exports to Cuba and allow the direct shipping of
many products. Previously, U.S. exports had to be routed through a third
country before reaching Cuba, and the shipments had to be paid for in
advance with cash. The new measures, slated to take effect today, also
extend rules allowing for increased travel. President Obama says he is
looking to travel to Cuba before the end of his term next year.


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