Gov. Scott Says Lifting Embargo Would Hurt State Farmers

Gov. Scott Says Lifting Embargo Would Hurt State Farmers
April 23, 2015 11:11 AM

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Governor Rick Scott is criticizing President Barack Obama’s plans to lift part of a longstanding embargo against Cuba because he feels it will hurt the state’ farmers.

“Florida agriculture has over a $100 billion impact on our state, and President Obama should be doing everything he can to support it,” Scott said in a statement. “Sadly, he continues to stand side by side with the Castro regime.”

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has sent a letter to Florida’s congressional delegation which warns them of the risks that trade with Cuba poses to Florida agriculture. Putnam acknowledged in the letter that Florida would likely play a key role in commerce between the countries because of its proximity to Cuba.

However, Putnam cautioned that Cuba poses a threat because of a lack of “sanitary and phytosanitary programs and resources necessary to suppress plant pest and disease.”

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http://miami.cbslocal.com/2015/04/23/scott-says-lifting-embargo-would-hurt-state-farmers/

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