Daily Archives: July 2, 2015
Many but not all in GOP object as US, Cuba plan embassies
Many but not all in GOP object as US, Cuba plan embassies BY ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON Loud but hardly universal catcalls from Republicans underscored the obstacles and opportunities ahead as U.S. and Cuban leaders announced an opening of embassies in Havana and Washington and a resumption of diplomatic relations severed the year President […] Continue reading
Cargill supports restoration of U.S-Cuba diplomatic ties
Cargill supports restoration of U.S-Cuba diplomatic ties WASHINGTON, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cargill welcomes the restoration of formal diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba with the planned opening of a U.S. embassy in Havana for the first time in 54 years. Cargill has long advocated for the end of the U.S. trade embargo […] Continue reading
As Embassy announced, barley, grain and corn leaders visit Cuba
As Embassy announced, barley, grain and corn leaders visit Cuba Trip part of ongoing effort to build plans to address marketing, financial and educational barriers to increasing grain sales to Cuba Published on: Jul 2, 2015 Leaders from the National Corn Growers, North Dakota Barley Council, and U.S. Grains Council last week visited Cuba to […] Continue reading
Iowa lawmaker plans trade mission to Cuba
Iowa lawmaker plans trade mission to Cuba Sen. Steve Sodders says businesses need to be ready if embargo ends George C. Ford, The Gazette JULY 1, 2015 | 6:56 PM CEDAR RAPIDS — A Democratic state lawmaker is organizing a trade mission to Cuba this summer in hopes of tapping into that market if the […] Continue reading