Cuba

If you were planning on going to Cuba anytime soon, things may just get harder. President Trump will most likely curb ties that Obama adopted with the country. During his first few months of presidency, he tweeted that he wants to terminate Obama’s diplomatic relations with Cuba. The changes will happen soon, most likely sometime in June. However, his plans put a few of Obama’s key aspects at risk. The recently opened embassies in Havana and Washington, D.C. may be at risk, though many believe Trump would not close them since they allow for greater connections between the countries. Obama also set up many direct flights to Cuba. However, the demand has not been high causing many airlines to limit or cancel their flights. Trump is unlikely to further cancel the limited flights, but their is still a risk. American companies are most likely going to lose their hotel operations in the country. Airbnb, however, may survive because it allows for Cubans to rent out their places to other Cubans, benefitting Cuban homeowners and not the government. Trump would most likely allow for this to continue. The biggest change in Obama’s ties was that anyone could bring as much rum and cigars from Cuba so long as it is for personal use. But the purchases benefit the government of Cuba, which jeopardizes the permittance of purchasing these goods. Obama also allowed Cuban- Americans to send money to their relatives in Cuba, but Trump may limit this because a part of the money goes to the government. So the next time you want to go on vacation, reconsider your plans to go to Cuba because it will be next to impossible.

Written By: Sebou Ourfalian