Normalization of Cuban Ties Stands to Benefit Everyone Involved, Says USAEngage Official
The U.S. embargo against Cuba is worsening the challenges normal Cubans face and normalization of ties would bring improvements, said USAEngage Vice President Richard Sawaya in a March 11 blog. Sawaya hit back at congressional and other critics of President…
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Barack Obama’s decision to ease relations. Obama took executive action to break down bilateral trade and diplomatic barriers in December (see 1412170032). Since then, his administration has removed impediments to U.S. trade and commerce with Cuba (see 1502170033). “The U.S. and Cuban governments can attempt to negotiate the resumption of normal diplomatic relations,” said Sawaya (here). “Under the limited abilities for commerce afforded by President Obama’s executive action, the ball is indubitably in the Cuban regime’s court: to enable or not? And, if the embargo were by a miracle of political commonsense to be lifted by congressional action, then the spotlight for improving the Cuban economy would be placed squarely and visibly on Cuba.” Some U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation to normalize relations (see 1502170022).