Trump said Venezuela has sent “In an intentional and misleading” criminals, including violent individuals and members of groups such as the Aragua train, to the United States.
Trump’s comings and laps with tariffs
This announcement occurs in a context in which it is reported that Trump could delay the implementation of previously announced tariffsincluding 25% about imports of pharmaceutical products, cars and wood. These tariffs, which were going to enter into force on April 2, coincide with the day Trump had planned to reveal a series of reciprocal tariffs towards other countries, a date that has been called as the “day of liberation.”
Despite these threats, The markets opened with a considerable rise on Monday and did not seem to be affected by Trump’s latest statements.
Venezuela was one of the main oil suppliers of the United States last year, according to data from the Department of Commerce. In total, the United States imported 5.6 billion dollars in Venezuelan oil and gas in 2024.
As for the destinations of Venezuelan oil exports, the United States leads the list of countries that buy raw from the Maduro regime. Other important destinations are Spain, Italy and China.
Venezuelan oil is especially valuable to the United States due to its low cost and its geographical proximity. The heavy crude of Venezuela, known as Merey, is ideal for mixing it with the lighter petroleum that the United States produces. In addition, it is suitable for China’s deep conversion refineries.
Trump says he will soon announce tariffs on cars, aluminum and pharmaceutical products
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, said Monday that in the very close future he will announce tariffs on cars, aluminum and pharmaceutical products.
Speaking to the press at the White House, Trump said that the United States would need all these products if there were problems, including wars.
Source: Ambito
