Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff

President Donald Trump said Monday that he will impose tariffs of 25% on any nation that buys oil from Venezuela.

“Venezuela has been very hostile to the United States and the Freedoms which we espouse. Therefore, any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay a Tariff of 25% to the United States on any Trade they do with our Country,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Trump claimed, without evidence, Venezuela has “purposefully and deceitfully” sent criminals, including violent individuals and members of gangs like Tren de Aragua, to the US.

This news comes after reports that Trump is set to delay prior tariffs he announced, including charging 25% on imports of pharmaceuticals, cars and lumber. Those tariffs were set to go into effect on April 2, the same day Trump’s said he’ll announce a number of reciprocal tariffs on other nations — a day he refers to as “liberation day.”

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