US and Cuba Begin Trade Relations

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo's visit to Cuba marks the beginning of the first bilateral trade relation between the United States and Cuba, following President Barack Obama's decision to promote the normalization of relations between the two countries. New York businesses expect to be the first to build a trade partnership and establish a strong position in the new market. The step comes after 55 years of a U.S. imposed blockade that has had devastating humanitarian consequences on the island. teleSUR