Cuba/USA relations, what's the future?

[Matt Wall]

Interesting topic this one, glad to see some varied opinions; who knows what'll happen but one things for sure, Cuba will still in the long run make the best... we hope


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[Simon-JG-hr]

It's a very interesting topic indeed, and has given rise to some good discussions on these forums with various members past and present. As I understand there are good stocks of Cuban cigars both in Cuba and held by various importers, so hopefully the shock of any change in the US-Cuba trade situation should be softened slightly. Lots of variables though, but I think there are some very strong NC brands which have built up loyal followings in the States, so doubt it will be a catastrophically mass shift to Cubans.

I also think sheppsea draws attention to a valid point, which is looking at the influence which Imperial Tobacco will have through their various holdings around the globe - it should certainly help to reduce the number of lengthy legal cases. Where there are conflicts I doubt they'll resolve easily - much as many Republicans are doubtless keen to find a slightly simpler source for their Cubans they'll have to be seen to remain anti-Cuban in defiance of any trade barriers being lifted.

I'm not expert in law so am wildly speculating but one argument could be that the industry was nationalised legally and therefore the ownership of the brands transferred with that

I think there may be some interesting debates about the 'legal' nationalisation of family owned companies following an armed revolution...