January 30, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs on countries that provide oil to Cuba. The order declares a national emergency and establishes a process for the US Secretaries of State and Commerce to evaluate tariffs against countries selling or providing oil to Cuba. The White House has not specified the tariff rate so far. According to the White House, the tariffs were imposed due to the Cuban government’s alleged ties to Russia, Hamas, and Hezbollah, which pose a threat to the US national security. The tariffs are likely to increase pressure on Cuba, which is already facing an energy crisis.