Although trade with Cuba is illegal, and has been illegal since the early 60s's, there are signs that the trade embargo with Cuba may be thawing somewhat, otherwise why would a staunchly Republican governor like Dave Heineman would be in Cuba making a deal to sell $12 million dollars worth of Nebraska wheat to the Communist Paradise in the Caribbean? A New York Times article datelined November 12th 2007 chronicled the recent trade fair, where over 100 American businesses vied for part of the $1.6 billion that the Cuban government spends on importing, wheat, livestock, and other consumables. All this commerical activity with Cuba certainly raises hopes that it might soon become easier (and more legal) to purchase Cuban cigars in the U.S. Once the embargo is lifted, you can bet that there will be a mad rush to secure rights to import Cuban cigars, and that the premium prices charged for Cuban cigars will undoubtedly come down, though perhaps not to the same level as discount cigars, but still, if Cuban cigars are made legal, the best cigars prices will no doubt be considerably less than they are now.