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Trump Administration Eases Cuban Oil Sales for Relief

2/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration allows U.S. companies to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector.
The Treasury Department's guidance encourages licenses for oil sales that support the Cuban people and excludes benefits to the Cuban military.
The move follows U.S. blocks on oil shipments to the Cuban government, deepening humanitarian issues.
The full impact remains uncertain because private imports rise and officials signal reform opportunities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration allows U.S. companies to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector.
The Treasury Department's guidance encourages licenses for oil sales that support the Cuban people and excludes benefits to the Cuban military.
The move follows U.S. blocks on oil shipments to the Cuban government, deepening humanitarian issues.
The full impact remains uncertain because private imports rise and officials signal reform opportunities.