- On all goods imported into the United States from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly from Venezuela or indirectly through third parties …
- The term “Venezuelan oil” means crude oil or petroleum products extracted, refined, or exported from Venezuela, regardless of the nationality of the entity involved in the production or sale of such crude oil or petroleum products…
By Caribbean News Global 
WASHINGTON, USA – The United States will not tolerate any third countries or their oil companies producing, extracting, or exporting oil and oil-related products with the Maduro regime in Venezuela, says the press statement attributed to Marco Rubio, Secretary of State.
“This is a regime that has consistently stolen elections, pillaged from its people, and colluded with our enemies. Any country that allows its companies to produce, extract, or export from Venezuela will be subject to new tariffs, and any companies will be subject to sanctions.”
Sec. 2. Imposition of Tariffs. (a) On or after April 2, 2025, a tariff of 25 percent may be imposed on all goods imported into the United States from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly from Venezuela or indirectly through third parties. Duties imposed by this order will be supplemental to duties on imports already imposed pursuant to IEEPA, section 232 of the Trade Expansion of 1962, section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, or any other authority.
Sec. 5. Definitions. For the purposes of this order:
(a) The term “Venezuelan oil” means crude oil or petroleum products extracted, refined, or exported from Venezuela, regardless of the nationality of the entity involved in the production or sale of such crude oil or petroleum products.
(b) The term “indirectly” includes purchases of Venezuelan oil through intermediaries or third countries where the origin of the oil can reasonably be traced to Venezuela, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce.
– President Trump’s recent Executive Order
According to the White House Fact Sheet – USING OUR LEVERAGE TO SAFEGUARD OUR INTERESTS:
“President Trump is using America’s economic might to safeguard our interests and punish those who support Maduro’s regime.
- Tariffs are a powerful, proven source of leverage for protecting the national interest.
- President Trump is sending a clear message that access to our economy is a privilege, not a right, and countries importing Venezuelan oil will face consequences.
- As president Trump said in the Presidential Memorandum on American First Trade Policy, trade policy is a critical component in national security.
- President Trump has successfully used tariffs in the past to advance America’s interests and address urgent national security threats and is doing so again today.”
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