US President Donald Trump has announced a new policy, imposing a 25% tariff on any nation that purchases oil and gas from Venezuela. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump cited concerns over migration and the presence of criminal gangs in the US, accusing Venezuela of intentionally sending undercover criminals, including violent individuals, to the United States.
Trump emphasized that countries purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela would face a 25% tariff on trade with the US, starting on April 2nd. He framed the move as a response to what he described as Venezuela’s deliberate actions in sending high-level criminals to the US. The tariff will apply to all trade with the US, with all necessary documentation to be signed and registered.
This tariff policy marks a significant escalation in the US’s stance on Venezuela, with Trump linking it directly to concerns over national security and criminal activity.