Mexico may halt oil shipments to Cuba as Trump hardens stance, raising fears of US retaliation. (File/Reuters)
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Firstpost26-01-2026, 14:24

Mexico May Halt Oil to Cuba Amid US Retaliation Fears Under Trump

  • Mexico is reviewing oil shipments to Cuba due to concerns over potential US retaliation under President Donald Trump.
  • Cuba faces severe fuel shortages and power blackouts after Venezuelan oil supplies were cut off, making Mexico its primary supplier.
  • Trump has publicly stated "THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA — ZERO!", signaling a hardened stance.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly maintains solidarity with Cuba, but privately, officials are anxious about antagonizing Trump.
  • The situation is complicated by Mexico's efforts to negotiate a USMCA trade pact review and combat drug cartels, alongside Trump's threats of unilateral military action.

Why It Matters: Mexico is considering ending oil shipments to Cuba, fearing US retaliation under Trump, impacting Cuba's critical fuel supply.

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