Trump's New Tariffs Target Venezuelan Oil and Gas Imports

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:46:00 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump's New Tariffs Target Venezuelan Oil and Gas Imports

President announces new trade measures as he celebrates domestic investments.


The move aims to deter Venezuelan oil buyers while continuing to evaluate tariff exemptions for select nations.

President Trump has unveiled a controversial new tariff strategy aimed at countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela, set to take effect on April 2. Declaring that nations that engage in such trade will incur a hefty 25 percent fee on their exports to the U.S., Trump has accused Venezuela of knowingly facilitating crime and violence within American borders.

In a later announcement, Trump hinted at potentially offering tariff breaks to certain nations but withheld specifics regarding which countries might benefit. Additional developments include an extension granted to Chevron, the second-largest oil company in the U.S., allowing it two more months to operate in Venezuela and import oil to American markets.

During the same day, Trump praised Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korean business entity, during a White House event due to its recent commitment of $21 billion towards investment in the U.S. This investment comes amid concerns over the looming tariffs which are structured to equalize taxation on American exports and imports to other nations.

The implications of these tariffs are broad; Japanese automotive manufacturers that had previously viewed Trump’s policies as beneficial are now bracing for severe financial impacts due to the potential U.S. taxes levied on foreign-produced vehicles. Various American producers are currently assessing the long-term consequences and possible gains from the sweeping tariffs introduced by the President, indicating a significant shift in the trade landscape as the enforcement date approaches.

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