USA Rice joins panel discussion on trade relations with Cuba

Published 2024년 9월 16일

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A recent virtual briefing by the Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) explored the potential for U.S-Cuba cooperation in food and climate security. The event highlighted the significant growth in U.S. rice exports to Cuba, with a 500% increase in 2023 compared to the previous year. Despite challenges due to trade restrictions, there is interest among U.S. rice industry members to further expand agricultural trade with Cuba. The briefing also advocated for policy reforms to enhance bilateral cooperation, including the removal of Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, increased operations at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, and support for the bipartisan Freedom to Export to Cuba Act.

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ARLINGTON, VA – Last week, the Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) hosted a virtual briefing titled, “U.S.-Cuba Cooperation on Food and Climate Security: Opportunities for Growth.” Among the five expert panelists was Asiha Grigsby, USA Rice senior director for international promotion for the Western Hemisphere, who provided valuable insights into U.S. rice industry perspectives on trade and collaboration with Cuba. Grigsby emphasized the significant challenges U.S. rice exporters face due to long-standing trade restrictions, which continue to limit the full potential of agricultural exchanges with Cuba. While the U.S. has a history of trade with the island, current policies still impose constraints on expanding exports. Despite these obstacles, progress has been made. In 2023, U.S. rice exports to Cuba’s private sector reached 1,125 metric tons—an impressive 500 percent increase from 2022. Data from January to July 2024 show 861 metric tons exported, putting U.S. ...

Source: USA Rice Daily