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Episode 59 | Dominican Republic Production Slowdown | La Faraona Cigars

Sticks & Stones CRE··12 September 2026·21 min

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The podcast episode discusses the impact of US sanctions on Dominican cigars, the challenges faced in Dominican cigar production, the shift in cigar export dominance, the effects on Dominican cigar manufacturers, exploring US-based cigar production, and the economic and political impact on the cigar industry.TakeawaysUS sanctions have led to a slowdown in the availability of Dominican cigars.The Dominican Republic's position as a leading exporter of cigars is being challenged by other countries.Chapters00:00 The Impact of US Sanctions on Dominican Cigars02:06 Challenges in Dominican Cigar Production04:04 Shift in Cigar Export Dominance06:02 Effects on Dominican Cigar Manufacturers10:38 Exploring US-based Cigar Production17:40 Economic and Political Impact on Cigar Industry