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Departments of Treasury and Commerce Ease Cuba Restrictions

International Law Office
November 13, 2009

On September 3, the Departments of Commerce and Treasury issued rules aimed at increasing communication between the U.S. and Cuba, which may open up new business opportunities for U.S. telecommunications providers in Cuba. The rules also created two general licenses authorizing travel to Cuba related to the sale of telecommunications, agricultural and medical items. However, these new general licenses are subject to reporting requirements. The rules also relax restrictions on travel to Cuba to visit family members. However, the broad U.S. embargo against Cuba remains in place.

This Sidley Update was republished by ILO in its Trade & Customs Newsletter.