President Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, labeling the Cuban government as a significant threat to U.S. national security. This action follows the U.S. military’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which has led to the U.S. gaining control over Venezuela’s oil sector and cutting off oil shipments to Cuba. In response, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel criticized the U.S. for its coercive tactics, emphasizing the need for relations based on international law. Meanwhile, Mexico has temporarily halted oil shipments to Cuba, citing a sovereign decision rather than U.S. pressure.
