"Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has warned that Donald Trump's move to slap new tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis on the island, which is already suffering from chronic fuel shortages and regular blackouts. The US president signed an executive order on Thursday declaring a national emergency and laying the groundwork for such tariffs, ratcheting up the pressure to topple the communist government in Havana."
"While the statement did not name Mexico, Sheinbaum's government has been the top supplier of oil to the island since 2025, surpassing Russia and Venezuela. Sheinbaum said on Friday that her government would seek more information about the tariffs from the US state department, while looking for alternative ways provide humanitarian aid to the Cuban people. We will seek a way, without putting Mexico at risk, of course, but always seeking solidarity with the Cuban people, she told reporters."
Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum warned that US tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba could spark a humanitarian crisis amid chronic fuel shortages and frequent blackouts. The US declared a national emergency and established authority for tariffs, citing alleged Cuban ties to Russia, Hamas and Hezbollah. Mexico became the top oil supplier to Cuba in 2025, overtaking Russia and Venezuela, and will request details from the US state department. Mexico plans to explore alternative, low-risk ways to provide humanitarian aid. The tariffs risk disrupting hospitals, food supplies and other essential services for the Cuban population.
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