Cuba, which has largely been under a US embargo since 1962, until recently received most of its oil from Venezuela. The United States has been mum on what kind of deal it is seeking with the island's communist government. The order signed Thursday threatens added tariffs on any "country that directly or indirectly sells or otherwise provides any oil to Cuba." Declaring a "national emergency" related to Cuba, Trump made similar claims to those made against Venezuela, such as providing support nations hostile to the United States. US neighbor Mexico has become a significant provider oil to Cuba, though media reports have suggested that flows could be slowing under pressure from Trump.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 30, 2026 05:22 UTC