US lifts restrictions on air links to Cuba, one of the measures announced in May by President Joe Biden's administration in a gesture of conciliation
On May 16, the Biden administration announced the upcoming lifting of a slew of sanctions targeting the island.
The US government has lifted restrictions on air links to Cuba, one of the measures announced in May by President Joe Biden's administration in a gesture of conciliation toward the Communist-run island. Wednesday's move will allow US airlines to serve other airports in Cuba aside from the capital Havana, a Department of Transportation document said.On May 16, the Biden administration announced the upcoming lifting of a slew of sanctions targeting the island, which a US official described at the time as "practical decisions" to help alleviate the humanitarian situation and to "expand economic opportunities" for Cubans.
That ceiling was imposed by Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, who took a series of measures against Cuba during his presidency. The May announcements were welcomed by the Cuban government, evoking "a small step in the right direction", although it said they did not change the nature of the embargo in place since 1962.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US Transportation Dept. Lifts Restrictions on Cuba FlightsThe U.S. Transportation Department is making it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba, lifting flight restrictions that were established during the Trump administration. The restrictions had prevented U.S. airline flights and chartered flights from going to Cuban cities other than Havana. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a letter to the Transportation Department on Tuesday asking it to revoke the restrictions, and the agency followed through Wednesday. Blinken said opening up flights to Cuba was “in support of the Cuban people and in the foreign policy interests of the United States.”
Read more »
NZ prime minister to meet Biden to discuss U.S. engagement in Indo-PacificNew Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the White House, where she said she expects to discuss ongoing U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
Read more »
Biden to meet Fed chair as inflation bites US pocketbooksPresident Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans’ pocketbooks
Read more »
Biden praises prime minister of New Zealand who offers condolences on US mass shootingsPres. Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern's leadership on a range of issues and said, 'We need your guidance.'
Read more »
President Biden to meet Federal Reserve chair as inflation bites US pocketbooksPresident Joe Biden is set to meet with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as soaring inflation takes a bite out of Americans' pocketbooks and the president's public approval.
Read more »