Trump Plans 25% 'Secondary Tariffs' on Venezuela Oil Buyers
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President Trump has issued an order to impose a 25% 'secondary tariff' on countries purchasing oil and gas from Venezuela, effective April 2. This move is part of a broader strategy to increase economic pressure on Venezuela, with additional levies expected to be unveiled on the same day.
March 25, 2025 | 7:30 am
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The United States Oil Fund may experience volatility due to potential shifts in global oil trade patterns resulting from the new tariffs.
Tariffs could disrupt oil supply chains, potentially causing short-term market uncertainty for oil-related ETFs like USO.
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