Trump Orders Tariffs Targeting Countries Supplying Oil Cuba
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday declaring a national emergency and authorizing tariffs on goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba. The order, issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, described Cuba as a threat and accused it of aligning with hostile states and groups, naming Russia, China, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. Mexico temporarily suspended oil shipments, and President Claudia Sheinbaum said the decision was sovereign. The White House released a fact sheet and delegated implementation actions to officials. The measure follows U.S. actions involving Venezuela. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Longstanding U.S. sanctions and restrictions on Cuba provided the background to current measures.
- Regional developments involving Venezuela and changes in oil flows to Cuba increased U.S. concern.
- Jan. 30: President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and enabling tariffs on suppliers to Cuba.
- This week: Mexico temporarily suspended oil shipments to Cuba and described the decision as sovereign.
- The White House published a fact sheet and delegated implementation authority to administration officials for enforcement and rulemaking.
- Articles Published:
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- Left Leaning:
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The U.S. administration sought greater diplomatic leverage over Cuba and its suppliers, intending to isolate Havana and strengthen policy options for officials enforcing sanctions.
Cuban citizens and economies dependent on imported oil, plus countries supplying Cuba, face heightened energy shortages and economic disruption from potential tariffs.
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