By The Canadian Press

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

Jan 29, 2026 | 4:17 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said this week that her government had at least temporarily stopped oil shipments to Cuba, but said it was a “sovereign decision” not made under pressure from the United States.

Trump has been squeezing Mexico to distance itself from the Cuban government.

Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press

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