President Donald Trump on Monday said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela.
“Venezuela has been very hostile to the United States and the Freedoms which we espouse,” the president said in a post on Truth Social, accusing the South American socialist country of “purposefully and deceitfully” sending violent gang members to the United States.
“Therefore, any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay a Tariff of 25 percent to the United States on any Trade they do with our Country,” he continued. “All documentation will be signed and registered, and the Tariff will take place on April 2nd, 2025, LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA.”…