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New US government rules restrict travel and trade with Cuba

Curbs seek to roll back Obama's move towards warmer ties with Havana

Published Thu, Nov 9, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Washington

THE US government made it tougher on Wednesday for Americans to visit Cuba and do business in the country, making good on a pledge by President Donald Trump to roll back his Democratic predecessor's move toward warmer ties with Havana.

The restrictions, which take effect on Thursday, are aimed at preventing the military, intelligence and security arms of Cuba's Communist government from benefiting from American tourists and trade, the White House said.

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