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Trump: 'All countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela will face a 25% tariff'
Son Min
Summary
- President Donald Trump announced that countries importing Venezuelan oil and gas will face a 25% tariff.
- He stated that Venezuela's hostile attitude towards the U.S. and freedom led to this measure.
- The tariff is set to be implemented on April 2nd, and a secondary tariff will also be imposed on Venezuela.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that all countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela will face a 25% tariff.
On the 24th (local time), President Trump announced via Truth Social that "Venezuela has a very hostile attitude towards the U.S. and freedom," and "as a result, all countries purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas will be subject to a 25% tariff." He further added that a secondary tariff will also be imposed on Venezuela.
He pointed out that Venezuela has sent many criminals to the U.S. Trump said, "Venezuela has deliberately sent tens of thousands of criminals to the U.S. Many of them are murderers and gang members." He also stated, "This tariff will be implemented on April 2nd (local time)."
Son Min
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