President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would impose a 25% fee for all imports from any country where Venezuela was purchased by oil or gas.
In a social real news, Trump said Venezuela is “very hostile” with the United States. Oil buying countries will be forced to pay fees in all trade with the United States from April 2. Often, the charges are added Tax that China is facingIt bought 68% of the oil exported by Venezuela by 2023, according to the US Energy Information Administration 2024 analysis.
PlaceIndia, Russia, Singapore and Vietnam appear in countries They get oil from VenezuelaAccording to the report. But even the United States, despite the sanctions against Venezuela, is buying oil from the country. In January, the United States 8.6 million barrels of oil from Venezuela were importedAccording to the census office, about 202 million imported barrels of the month.
And Monday, the Treasury Department The extension was issued until May 27 Allow the US Chevron Corporation to pump and export Venezuela oil. The so -called public license is an extension, Exempls the country from sanctions And allows you to continue to pay the oil. In February, Trump announced the decision of the Chevron-Venisula relationship, which became a financial life span for the South American country.
Venezuela leader, Nicolas madroHe was accused of The United States that violates international trade rules A “arbitrary, illegal, and distrustful action” destined to undermine the “grown of the South American nation”.
“Work on charges”
“For many years, the fascist rights rejected by the people of Venezuela, He has promoted sanctions with hoping to kneel Venezuela“The government said in a statement.” Since Venezuela is a sovereign country, they failed because its people opposed the Ka ITy Ravam because the world would no longer be subordinate to any economic dictatorship. “
The US President argues that the fees are They will bring back the work in the field of manufacturingAs economists have warned, instead of making inflations worsening and preventing growth. When Hyundai announced at the White House, his last event came on Monday when he announced that it would build a $ 5.8 billion (5.4 billion euros) steel plant in Louisiana.
“This investment A clear demonstration that fees are working Trump said the South Korean car manufacturer’s new plant would create 1,400 jobs. Hyundai Motor Group Administrator, Jisun Sung told the president: “We are proud to be with you. We are proud to create the future together.”
A brave step against China?
The Last Trump Fee Threatening He advises that the administration can be prepared to take brave action against China in efforts to re -write the guidelines of the global economy. Trump administration has already imposed 20% global charges to import from China In an attempt to suppress trade in illegal Fendan, but another 25% import tax may still climb the tensions between the two major economies of the world.
Trump said Venezuela faces a “secondary” fee Because it’s home Arakuwa. The Trump administration deports the diaspora, he says that he is members of the band that illegally crosses the United States. Trump has branded April 2 as ‘Day of Liberation’ based on his plans and is still unclear Display Import taxes that match with rates charged by other countriesIt also imposes 25% charges against Mexico and Canada in the United States.
The President of the Republican Party also increases his 2018 fees Steel and 25% aluminum It has promised to impose additional cars, pharmaceuticals, wood, computer chips and copper for all imports.
The American Pi rose on MondayInvestors expect the fees to be more selected than before. Nevertheless, this year, the S&P 500 index has declined due to concern that business war will prevent economic growth and increase inflation pressure.
But Trump is somewhat reserved Your plans for feesOn Monday, he said he wanted to collect “mutual” rates, but he said, “We can be more friendly than that.”
