The Cuba connection: tough talk in Washington may hurt Canadian companies

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The illegal financial dealings of financier Robert Vesco are recounted. Vesco living in Cuba since 1982, is wanted by US authorities on fraud and drug trafficking changes. Cuba refuses to send him. US proposed laws would punish not only subsidiaries but also parent companies doing business with Cuba.

Cases, Vesco, Robert L.

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Squeezing Castro

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Canadian policymakers are concerned about Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chmn Jesse Helms' draconian sanctions bill, which would mandate severe US trade sanctions against nations that engage in commerce with Cuba. Pres Clinton has signalled some misgivings about the bill.

Laws, regulations and rules, Helms, Jesse

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American's trade hitman: Mickey Kantor's get-tough policy targets Canada

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US trade official Mickey Kantor filed a challenge with the World Trade Organization protesting Canada's policy against split-issue magazines. The US and Canada are involved in a number of trade disputes affecting industries such as softwood lumber, steel and poultry.

Political aspects, International trade, Kantor, Mickey, Eggleton, Art

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