Mexico's President Warns of Humanitarian Crisis Amid Trump's Oil Tariffs Threat
Cuba is bracing for a potentially catastrophic humanitarian crisis as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island. The move, which has been hailed by critics of the Cuban government as an attempt to suffocate the country's economy, could have devastating consequences for the already struggling population.
Mexico, Cuba's top supplier of oil since 2025, has voiced its concerns and will seek more information from the US State Department before exploring alternative ways to provide humanitarian aid. President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the tariffs "could directly affect hospitals, food supplies, and other basic services" for the Cuban people.
The situation in Cuba is precarious, with the country facing severe fuel shortages and regular blackouts lasting up to 12 hours a day. Many families are struggling to cook food and access gas canisters, often resorting to cooking over charcoal. Experts warn that if no oil deliveries occur within the next six to eight weeks, the government will face a major crisis.
The US has been increasing pressure on Cuba in recent weeks, with threats of gunboats being deployed off the island and efforts underway to find Cuban ministers willing to collaborate with the US. The issue is a highly sensitive one for Sheinbaum, who must balance her party's left-wing views with the need to maintain trade and security relationships with the US.
Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced Trump's actions as an attempt to "suffocate" the island's economy. The situation is a stark reminder of the risks posed by Trump's policies and the need for diplomatic efforts to mitigate their impact on vulnerable nations like Cuba.
Cuba is bracing for a potentially catastrophic humanitarian crisis as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island. The move, which has been hailed by critics of the Cuban government as an attempt to suffocate the country's economy, could have devastating consequences for the already struggling population.
Mexico, Cuba's top supplier of oil since 2025, has voiced its concerns and will seek more information from the US State Department before exploring alternative ways to provide humanitarian aid. President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the tariffs "could directly affect hospitals, food supplies, and other basic services" for the Cuban people.
The situation in Cuba is precarious, with the country facing severe fuel shortages and regular blackouts lasting up to 12 hours a day. Many families are struggling to cook food and access gas canisters, often resorting to cooking over charcoal. Experts warn that if no oil deliveries occur within the next six to eight weeks, the government will face a major crisis.
The US has been increasing pressure on Cuba in recent weeks, with threats of gunboats being deployed off the island and efforts underway to find Cuban ministers willing to collaborate with the US. The issue is a highly sensitive one for Sheinbaum, who must balance her party's left-wing views with the need to maintain trade and security relationships with the US.
Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced Trump's actions as an attempt to "suffocate" the island's economy. The situation is a stark reminder of the risks posed by Trump's policies and the need for diplomatic efforts to mitigate their impact on vulnerable nations like Cuba.
. It's crazy how quickly things can spiral outta control, right? I mean, who thought imposing tariffs on oil supplies would be a good idea? 
It's just gonna hurt innocent people, you know? Cuba's already struggling with blackouts and shortages – this is like kicking 'em when they're down 
. Mexico's got its hands full trying to navigate this situation too... it's like we're reliving the whole Middle East crisis drama from back in 2015 
. What were we thinking, Trump? This isn't how you make friends or solve problems 
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. I FEEL FOR THE CUBAN PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING BY, LET ALONE DEALING WITH ALL THESE EXTRA CHALLENGES. IT'S LIKE THEY'RE BEING PUNISHED FOR SOMETHING THEY DIDN'T EVEN DO! 
this is getting really dire in cuba 
, if trump follows through on these tariffs it's gonna be a total disaster for the people there. no country deserves to be held hostage by politics and greed. mexico needs to step up ASAP and find alternative ways to supply cuba with oil, this can't wait another 6-8 weeks 
. we need to see some real diplomatic efforts here from the us & mexico 
, no more empty threats of gunboats or 'diplomatic pressure' 
. it's time for some real leadership and humanity 
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. I mean, what's next? Invasion? 
. The situation in Cuba is already dire, now it's gonna get even worse 
they're already struggling with fuel shortages and blackouts, it's only a matter of time before things get really bad 
my heart goes out to them 
I'm not sure what Trump is thinking but it's definitely not going to end well for Cuba 
maybe the US could just talk to them instead of threatening to cut off their oil supply? 
i feel bad for the people there, especially their hospitals & food supplies. it's like, what's next? mexico's like, "hey us, we got cuba's back" but they're still trying to figure out how to help 
seriously though, cuba is already struggling and this just makes things worse. mexico should be all like 'no thanks we'll find our own oil supplier' 
Trump's got no clue about the human cost of his policies. Those Cubans are already struggling with fuel shortages and blackouts, now you're gonna make it even worse by cutting off their oil supply? That's just cruel 
. We need diplomatic efforts, not threats and ultimatums. It's time for some grown-up behavior in Washington 
What's next, is he going to cut off their internet too? The humanitarian crisis is no joke, folks! 
️. that would be so devastating for the people living there 
... they're already facing major challenges just to get basic things like food cooked 
. we should try to calm down and think of solutions instead of just bashing trump 
i mean i get it, politics and all but c'mon man 