Trump orders tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba
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On 30 January 2026 President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on any country that supplies oil to Cuba.
Why it matters
The executive order, signed on 30 January 2026, imposes new tariffs on any country that supplies oil to Cuba. The order characterizes the Cuban government as an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to US national security. The order states the Cuban regime aligns with and provides support for Russia, China, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The action follows earlier public statements by Trump in January 2026 about acting against Cuba.
Implications
- — Countries that export oil to Cuba become subject to US-imposed tariffs on those supplies.
- — Transactions involving sales of oil to Cuba carry added trade costs and legal exposure under US policy.
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