US eases restrictions on imports from Cuban entrepreneurs

Ban lifted on good and services but the list of restricted items remains long – cigars, tobacco, vehicles and agricultural products still not permitted Another huge barrier between America and Cuba fell on Friday, when the US eased import restrictions from the island. Tobacco, however, remained on the banned list.Cuban entrepreneurs will be allowed to sell items to the US again, the State Department was set to announce on Friday, though many goods will remain under embargo – including the c