National Ag News
Congressman says its time to modernize the Cuba trade relationship
May 4, 2017, 14:32 PM
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An Arkansas Congressman says it’s in the best interest of the US to play a role in Cuba’s economy.
Rick Crawford says the proposed legislation isn’t a big departure from current protocol – but it will make a world of difference. “How we sort of reintroduce ourselves to the Cubans from an economic perspective,” he says. “And at the same time, it’s potentially a $2-billion market for the United States and it’ll grow as the economy grows and we’ll lay the footing for even greater market access.”
Under current law Cuba is required to pay for American ag products with cash.
