Sheinbaum Warns Trump's Cuba Oil Tariffs Risk 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Havana
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 07:10
Sheinbaum Warns Trump's Cuba Oil Tariffs Risk 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Havana
- •Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that US tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis.
- •Trump's executive order, citing Cuba's alleged ties to Russia, Hamas, and Hezbollah, aims to pressure the communist government.
- •Mexico, Cuba's top oil supplier since 2025, will seek information from the US and explore humanitarian aid options.
- •Sheinbaum emphasized that tariffs could directly impact hospitals, food, and basic services for Cubans.
- •Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez condemned the tariffs as an attempt to "suffocate" the island's economy.
Why It Matters: Mexico warns US tariffs on Cuba's oil supply could lead to a severe humanitarian crisis on the island.
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