The White House moved Tuesday to ease major restrictions on Americans traveling to Cuba and on Cuba’s use of U.S. dollars for international transactions, announcing the shift as President Obama prepares to make an historic trip to Havana next week. The new rules mean Americans will be allowed to visit Cuba on their own, instead of on expensive group tours, as long as they declare that the trip is to learn about Cuban people and culture. Although tourism is still officially barred under the U.S. trade embargo, travel will be permitted for almost any cultural activity, including musical performances, art appreciation and baseball games. Tourists may be able to declare their plans while...
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