US EditionChina’s Purchases Stall After Trump’s Tariff Threat on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil
- China criticized the Trump administration's 'tariff war' over threats to impose tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, stating, 'There are no winners in a trade or tariff war,' according to Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry.
- The United States will impose a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela, with the tariffs remaining in place for one year after the last import date.
- The new tariff has already affected Caracas' finances, as India and China, who account for over 50% of Venezuela's crude exports, have halted purchases due to the tariff threat.
- Venezuela condemned the 25% oil tariff as 'arbitrary & illegal', reaffirming its sovereignty.
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China Rejects US 'Tariff War' on Venezuela Amidst Decline in PDVSA Oil Shipments - Venezuelanalysis
Caracas, March 27, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – China criticized the Trump administration’s “tariff war” after a recent threat to impose 25 percent “secondary tariffs” on goods from countries that purchase Venezuelan oil and gas. “We urge the United States to cease its interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs and to abolish the unlawful unilateral sanctions imposed on the country. […] There are no winners in a trade or tariff war,” stated G…
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India and China no longer buying crude from Venezuela after Trump's threats
The United States imposing a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting next month has already taken its toll on Caracas' coffers as India and China —accounting for over 50% of its crude exports— have halted purchases. China, which imported 351,000 barrels per day (bpd) last year, and India, with 254,000 bpd in January, are stepping back, with companies like India’s Reliance Industries planning to stop imports.
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On March 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issues a decree that swiftly halts China’s imports of Venezuelan oil. The order threatens a 25% tariff on goods from countries purchasing Venezuela’s crude, effective April 2, targeting China, the nation’s largest buyer. Coming after U.S. sanctions on Chinese imports from Iran, this policy demonstrates Trump’s calculated […]
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