Cuba’s imports fell 27% on a year earlier in December, Panjiva’s analysis of five trade partners shows, equivalent to an 18% drop for the fourth quarter. The decline was due to lower imports from China, which slumped 43% on lower agricultural machinery and fertilizer purchases. Shipments from the U.S. jumped 560% on increased food supplies, though the future of these is in doubt as the Trump administration reviews its policy toward Cuba. Lower imports partly reflect less funding due to lower exports – these fell by two thirds, though December is seasonally weak. Nonetheless, Cuba was sti...
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