Cigars have been a strong part of our popular culture. There is a certain mystique associated with cigars. An image that has rubbed off on Cuba as well. But now Cuba has been dethroned as the cigar capital of the world. Both in terms of sheer numbers, and also in terms of manufacturing the finest quality cigars. Cuba has now been left behind by its near neighbour the Dominican Republic. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

Gravitas: Why is Cuba no longer the King of Cigars?

Cuba's state cigar monopoly, Habanos SA, said on Tuesday that China had displaced Spain last year as its top market but rising demand in the Asian giant could not compensate for declines in sales elsewhere, with global revenue down 4% to $507 million.

China becomes top market for Cuba's legendary cigars 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed new curbs on imports of Cuban rum and cigars and banned Americans from staying at properties owned by the Cuban government, as he seeks to lock in the Cuban-American vote in the swing state of Florida ahead of November's presidential election.

Trump unveils new sanctions against Cuban rum and cigars

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