US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs on oil-related goods from countries supplying oil to Cuba, declaring a national emergency to safeguard US national security and foreign policy interests.
The order authorises the imposition of additional duties on imports from nations directly or indirectly providing oil to Cuba. The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce have been tasked with issuing rules and guidance to implement the tariff system.
Officials stated that the measure is intended to deter countries from supporting Cuba’s energy sector, while reinforcing Washington’s broader economic pressure on Havana. The move follows recent US actions to reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and tighten sanctions on Cuba.
Mexico responded by temporarily suspending oil shipments to Cuba, with President Claudia Sheinbaum clarifying that the decision was taken independently and not under US pressure. Analysts noted that the suspension could significantly impact Cuba’s already fragile energy supply.
Critics argue that the tariffs may worsen Cuba’s economic crisis and affect ordinary citizens, while supporters view the measure as a necessary foreign policy tool to isolate Havana internationally.
The executive order marks a major escalation in US economic measures against Cuba, with potential implications for global trade, regional oil flows, and diplomatic relations.
