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On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
Lifting the embargo would open up a new market for American companies and the potential to add $366 million annually in U.S. exports.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing economic benefits of lifting the Cuban embargo for U.S. exports.

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