Trump Signs Order Imposing Tariffs on Goods Imported from Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba

America. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing tariffs on all goods imported from countries that sell or supply oil to Cuba.

This move appears to put particular pressure on Mexico, which is considered one of Cuba's main oil suppliers. Although Mexico has shown solidarity with Cuba, it is currently trying to maintain a balanced relationship with the Trump administration.

When asked by journalists if this was an attempt to 'pressure' Cuba, Trump stated that the word was strong and commented that Cuba appeared to be in a state where it could not last in the long term.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and other officials strongly condemned the order. He described it as a cruel attack on Cuba and the Cuban people, accusing the US of using pressure and threats to forcibly involve other countries in its blockade policy.

Cuba, facing a deep energy and economic crisis, relies on oil supplies from allied nations such as Mexico, Russia, and Venezuela. Doubts about a decrease in oil supply to Cuba have increased following the US sanctions and recent events related to Venezuela.

According to Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex, approximately 20,000 barrels of oil per day were sent to Cuba from the beginning of 2025 through September. However, energy experts say this amount has decreased significantly in recent weeks.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the temporary halt in oil shipments is the result of normal fluctuations and not due to US pressure. She affirmed Mexico's commitment to continuing humanitarian aid to Cuba but did not make a clear statement regarding future supplies.

The Mexican side stated that although Trump and Sheinbaum had a phone conversation on Thursday, the issue of Cuba was not discussed. However, Mexico has indicated its willingness to play a mediating role between the US and Cuba.

It remains unclear how Trump's order will affect Cuba's energy supply and regional politics. Meanwhile, concerns about fuel shortages are growing in Cuba, and long lines for gasoline have started to appear.

Cuban officials reacted by stating that the decades-long economic pressure has been failing and that the new order has further tightened the blockade.