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President Trump has announced a tightening of regulations on travel and trade with Cuba. But a local expert on Cuban relations says it isn't as strong a roll-back on Obama era policies as some feared.

St. Cloud City Councilman and Business owner of Laraway Financial Steve Laraway made a recent trip to Cuba. Steve was one of group of 22 people from across the country. Steve saw variety of events including performances.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the Cuba market is ripe for increased exports from Minnesota farms and businesses.

President Barack Obama says the U.S. and Cuba have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations, and open economic and travel ties. Gary Prevost is a political science professor at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University. He's also considered one of the country's leading experts on Cuban relations.