Sarah Childs- US Lifts Import Limits On Cuban Cigars

Summary: For as long as I can remember, Cuban cigars have been famous in the US for their intense, earthy flavor and the struggle to buy them. The US embargo against Cuba prevented United States citizen from taking home Cuban cigars. This was in place for cigars even if they were purchased in other countries, but they were still Cuban. Two years ago the limit decreased, but travelers could still bring home only $100 worth. In these past decades, US Customs have seized cigars they found in any travelers' bags or even tore the cigars apart in front of the people who bought them. On the other hand, Cuban cigars are no longer a forbidden luxury, President Obama has just issued a law that would allow Americans to engage in more commerce with the communist country, including potentially allowing Cuban companies to sell their low cost, popular products to the US. The imports must be in carry-on and scanned by security, but this is a good step towards free trade with all nations.

Analysis: This article was produced last Friday, by CNN, a very reliable source, so I would not worry about any basis here. Additionally, I did not have any prior knowledge about our trading policy, so this was very new to me. I realized that I am very glad that our trading borders have been opened. I am excited for our country to be open to everything! This can synthesize directly to the repeal of the Embargo Act during the 19 the century. Thomas Jefferson put the Embargo Act in place to remain neutral in the war between Britain and France. This was also intended to boost our economy and self-reliance, but it failed. Jefferson later repealed this act just as we are doing today. The Embargo Act has been lifted on the U.S. This is an opportunity to boost our economy and our relationships with many countries for a long time! 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/14/americas/cuba-cigars-us-embargo-lifted/