Trump says he'll put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, though the US does so itself
President Donald Trump announced that the US will implement a 25% secondary tariff on any country that purchases oil or gas from Venezuela, citing concerns over criminal migration, national security, and hostile actions by the Venezuelan government.

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2 developments- Mar 24, 2025Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff
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4 viewpointsTrump threatens tariffs against countries that buy Venezuelan oil
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25 percent tariff
China, India, Spain Could Face Additional U.S. Tariffs As Trump Threatens Action Against Countries Buying Venezuelan Oil And Gas
Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff
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10 viewpointsTrump says he'll put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, though the US does so itself
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9 viewpointsTrump Declares 'Secondary Tariff' on Venezuelan Oil as More 'Reciprocal Tariffs' Loom
Trump says country that purchases oil or gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay 25% tariff on ‘any trade they do with our country’
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff
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