Just as the european wine industry experienced tension and growing pains as US wine producers gained international accolades, the Cuban cigar industry must face market realities that they are no longer the world leader in cigar production and cigar quality. In fact, the lifting of the Embargo ( whatever that means ) won’t, can not return Cuba to its glory days. The cigar industry has taken root and gained force in a number of the nations mentioned above, and there is not any indication that they may go out of business if the embargo is lifted. They are gaining notoriety and accolades for making quality products that the united states cigar backer has grown to accept and love.