What does Trump's blockade of Venezuela tankers mean?
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Trump's blockade of Venezuela tankers means a total prohibition on sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, aiming to disrupt black market oil trading and intensify economic pressure on Maduro's regime. The blockade is part of a broader U.S. campaign involving military operations, tanker seizures, and expanded sanctions, with the stated goal of preventing sanctioned oil from funding illicit activities. The move has drawn international criticism and raised concerns about escalation and potential conflict.
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President Trump announced a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, calling on Venezuela to return oil, land, and assets previously taken from the U.S. The blockade aims to disrupt the black market for oil among sanctioned countries.
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed the administration is trying to shut down the black market for oil among sanctioned countries, indicating the blockade is part of broader efforts against sanctioned oil trading.
Hassett stated that shutting down the black market may not affect oil prices outside sanctioned countries, as those countries already struggle to access oil and rely on 'black fleets,' which the administration is targeting.
