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Trump Declares Emergency, Threatens Tariffs Over Cuba's Russian Ties

2/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and accused Cuba of harboring Russian spies, threatening tariffs on oil.
The warning appears aimed at Mexico, which has historically maintained strong ties to Cuba.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum must balance its alliance with Cuba against a tense U.S. relationship.
Mexico has not sent oil to Cuba since early January.
Cuba's population faces high food costs, blackouts, and shortages of essential medicines.

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and accused Cuba of harboring Russian spies, threatening tariffs on oil.
The warning appears aimed at Mexico, which has historically maintained strong ties to Cuba.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum must balance its alliance with Cuba against a tense U.S. relationship.
Mexico has not sent oil to Cuba since early January.
Cuba's population faces high food costs, blackouts, and shortages of essential medicines.