Why are cuban cigars illegal in the us?

Question

whats the difference between American made cigars and cuban cigars? myspace.com/ricogabriel

Answer 1

Because the US government has an embargo on ANYTHING made in Cuba. It's a politics thing.

Answer 2

The difference between them is environmental. Cuba has an ideal climate for growing smooth tobacco. However, trade embargos have been in place since Castro took office, making them illegal to import, or even possess. This is due to the US stand on Castro's domsetic policies.

There are some companines that offer 'Cuban Seed' cigars. Some Central American countries purchase tobacco seeds from Cuba, then grow thier own variety. These are similar, but because they are manufatured in Central America, they are legal to import and possess. The Dominican Republic is also a major manufacturer of Cuban seed cigars, as they have a similar climate.

Answer 3

All of the above are true. However JFK, was less than churlish with the cigar ban. Before putting the embargo in place the White House had 40,000 cuban cigars purchased. Probably the same stockpile Bill Clinton was using when he....ahem...smoked them.

Answer 4

Anything produced in Cuba is illegal in the United States. We have a trade embargo against Cuban goods.

Answer 5

Trade embargo on Cuban goods.

Answer 6

All of the above answers are correct, BUT, youcan bet your bottom dollar that the smoking politicians in government are all using Cuban cigars, as they are available from Canada.

Answer 7

You cannot import anything made in Cuba, including cigars.

Answer 8

because of the trade embargo the u.s has against Cuba

Answer 9

just because of the trade sanctions