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Modern Cuba’s rise ties it close to the United States
Garret Smith reviews Cuba’s economic ascent since Spanish rule, noting deep U.S. ties through trade and finance. The Cuban Commercial Mission argues a 60 percent tariff on Cuban sugar would devastate Cuba’s economy, given U.S. as its largest market and partner in sugar, tobacco, and other major exports. The piece highlights Cuba’s rapid modernization, education gains, and heavy American influence in transportation, banking, and industry, while urging avoid counterproductive protectionism.
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Garret Smithew
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Cuba
Senate Finance Committee
State Department
Pitt
Free Nations
Iim
Europe
Spain
Washington
Island
Havana
Key West
New York
New York Harbor
England
France
Germany
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Alabama
Louisiana
Alexis E. Frye
Sugarakan
Fie Bervision
Pulette
Institute’ of
National University of
School of the Home
Hemiaphiore
Crete
Tris Adena
United Ratwars
Cuba Raitsoad
Wit
Camaguey and Nuevitas Railway
Cas Northern Railroad
Over& Billon Dolliark
America
Santiago
Congress
Ad States