Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that oil shipments to Cuba have been suspended following a move by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on goods imported from countries that sell or supply oil to Cuba.
Speaking at a press conference, President Sheinbaum commented on the latest developments after Trump’s decision to apply customs tariffs on countries exporting oil to Cuba.
Confirming that oil shipments from Mexico to Cuba have been halted, Sheinbaum said, “Sanctioning countries that sell oil to Cuba is extremely unfair. It is very unjust and wrong, because sanctions that affect people can never be justified. You may or may not agree with Cuba’s system of government, but people should never be affected.”
Sheinbaum added that negotiations are ongoing for an agreement that would allow Mexico to continue its oil exports with U.S. approval, and noted that Mexico would continue sending humanitarian aid to Cuba.
“We will continue to support Cuba and take all necessary diplomatic steps to resume oil shipments,” Sheinbaum stated.
Tariffs on Imports From Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call on January 30 to discuss border security, drug trafficking, and trade issues.
On January 30, Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a “national emergency” and authorizing the imposition of tariffs on goods imported from countries that sell or supply oil to Cuba.