US policy change over Cuba could benefit small business there

The Biden Administration is loosening some restrictions on businesses in Cuba. The regulatory change, announced this week, will allow some Cuban business owners to open bank accounts in the United States. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Richard Feinberg, professor of international political economy at UC San Diego about the changes, which include enhanced internet-based services and broader access to US financial services, and their potential impact on the island’s economy.

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