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President Obama’s decision in December to normalize relations with Cuba could benefit businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley if Congress agrees to lift the embargo on trade with the Caribbean nation. Any type of economic benefit to the Greater Lehigh Valley could be a long way off, if it happens at all. But some business owners and executives are saying it’s a positive step. According to data from the World Bank, Cuba’s population is at 11.2 million and its gross domestic product is $68.2 billion. Such growth represents a massive untapped market for U.S. businesses. Among the industries that could benefit are airlines, hotels, travel companies, technology firms, agriculture and, of course, cigars. Click here to read the article.
President Obama’s decision in December to normalize relations with Cuba could benefit businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley if Congress agrees to lift the embargo on trade with the Caribbean nation.
Any type of economic benefit to the Greater Lehigh Valley could be a long way off, if it happens at all. But some business owners and executives are saying it’s a positive step.
According to data from the World Bank, Cuba’s population is at 11.2 million and its gross domestic product is $68.2 billion. Such growth represents a massive untapped market for U.S. businesses.
Among the industries that could benefit are airlines, hotels, travel companies, technology firms, agriculture and, of course, cigars.
Click here to read the article.