US EditionTrump’s Threatened Tariffs over Oil to Cuba Put Mexico in a Bind
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warns tariffs on oil suppliers could worsen Cuba's energy crisis; Mexico provided 44% of Cuba's foreign oil in 2025, officials said.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that send oil to Cuba, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum instructed the foreign ministry to contact the State Department for clarification.
- Seen as targeting suppliers, the measure follows recent weeks of increased U.S. pressure, with Cuba declared an `unusual and extraordinary threat`, and Mexico affected, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
- Mexico supplied 44% of Cuba's foreign oil in 2025, but Cuba has received less than 85,000 barrels this year from January 9, adding to 460,000 barrels in inventories.
- On Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned tariffs could `trigger a far-reaching humanitarian crisis` and said Mexico intends to continue humanitarian shipments despite potential deterrents.
- After U.S. action in Venezuela earlier this month, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez called the order a `total blockade`, while the Venezuelan government condemned it as a violation of international law.
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Claudia Sheinbaum Says Mexico Is In Touch With U.S. Over Threat Of Tariffs On Countries Supplying Oil To Cuba
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she has instructed the foreign ministry to get in touch with the State Department to learn about the extent of the recent executive order imposing tariffs on
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón De la Fuente, after President Claudia Sheinbaum asked to clarify the scope of President Donald Trump's decree imposing tariffs on... Full Note »
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aztecapuebla.comThe U.S. policy of suffocating the Cuban dictatorship tightened the knot like never before and placed Mexico between two fires. The White House’s warning is clear: any country that directly or indirectly supplies fuel to the island will face severe taxes on its exports. In that scenario the name of Mexico arises. While Donald Trump accuses that the country “nurtifies the regime” with oil transfusions, the Mexican government insists that it is hu…
In a social media publication, the Mexican Foreign Ministry noted that the conversation took place “this afternoon” and that both officials agreed to promote cooperation between their offices.
Mexico to Seek Diplomatic Solution After US Threatens Cuba Oil Tariffs - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events
(Reuters) – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her country would seek diplomatic solutions and alternatives to help Cuba after the United States threatened tariffs on nations that supply the Caribbean nation with oil. “We need to know the scope because we don’t want to put our country at risk in terms of tariffs,” ...
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