Cuba says it will let Cubans living abroad invest in and own businesses on the island. Officials pitch the move as an economic rescue plan. Skeptics say the change may be real on paper but messy in practice.
A Tax Foundation study says tariffs raised household costs by about $1,000. The headlines stopped there. A fuller picture shows tax changes, factory investment, and cheaper energy that supporters say offset that figure.
A cheaper 'Gold Card' that lets wealthy foreigners pay for residency would undercut EB-5. EB-5 puts private capital into U.S. projects, creates jobs, and generates tax revenue. Keep EB-5 intact and keep the Gold Card expensive enough to be a different choice.