Daily Archives: January 11, 2015
Colorado farmers and ranchers look to Cuban market
Colorado farmers and ranchers look to Cuban market Colorado farmers and ranchers look to soon-to-open Cuban market with hope and hesitation GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Colorado farmers and ranchers are hoping to cash in on Cuban markets after the Obama administration relaxed some U.S. trade embargoes, but they say it won’t be easy. Joe Schuele, […] Continue reading
Cuba doesn’t buy much of what Tampa offers
Cuba doesn’t buy much of what Tampa offers At most, one small cargo ship a year goes to Cuba, says Port Tampa executive VP Raul Alfonso. And no shipping companies are planning regular trips. By Paul Guzzo | Tribune Staff Published: January 10, 2015 | Updated: January 10, 2015 at 10:37 AM TAMPA — Ever […] Continue reading
Normalizing relations with Cuba could lead to more Illinois goods sold to island nation
Normalizing relations with Cuba could lead to more Illinois goods sold to island nation Published: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 11:24 p.m. CST By JOSEPH BUSTOS – jbustos@shawmedia.com For years, Illinois farmers have dreamed of making it easier to sell corn and soybeans to Cuba. But with trade restrictions in place on the communist country, selling […] Continue reading
Despite changes, U.S. businesses still face a minefield of sanctions in Cuba
Despite changes, U.S. businesses still face a minefield of sanctions in Cuba Pedestrians walk past Fin de Siglo, a department store dating back to pre-revolution Cuba, in Havana on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. U.S. is moving to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time in more than a half-century. (Bloomberg) By Joshua Partlow […] Continue reading