"The United States-Cuba Trade Act 'would repeal or amend several laws codified over decades that restrict trade, exchange, telecommunications, and travel with Cuba,' according to a statement issued by McGovern's office. The bill also calls for a bilateral dialogue, mandating that 'the President should take all necessary steps to advance negotiations with the Government of Cuba.'"
"The 'total pressure' policy of energy deprivation is suffocating Cuba's basic economic activities-creating a burgeoning humanitarian crisis for the Cuban populace. Foreign airlines ferrying tourists from Canada and Russia have suspended flights because there is no aviation fuel for their planes."
Representative Jim McGovern introduced the United States-Cuba Trade Act to repeal decades-old laws restricting trade, exchange, telecommunications, and travel with Cuba. The bill mandates presidential negotiations with Cuba's government. This legislative effort opposes Trump administration policies that have intensified economic pressure on Cuba through petroleum cutoffs and oil export restrictions. These measures have created a humanitarian crisis, disrupting basic economic activities and forcing foreign airlines to suspend operations due to fuel shortages. McGovern advocates for an alternative approach to US-Cuba relations, emphasizing dialogue and normalized trade rather than continued embargo provisions.
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