Mexico remains firm in the face of U.S. tariff threats regarding Cuban oil

MevHunter · 2026-02-14T16:15:31+00:00

Despite U.S. warnings, Mexico remains committed to delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, emphasizing its importance for the Cuban population and asserting that humanitarian priorities outweigh commercial pressures from the United States.

MevHunter

2026-02-14 16:15:31

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Faced with warnings from the U.S. government, Mexico firmly maintains its decision to continue its humanitarian aid to Cuba. This stance, expressed by Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente on January 31, marks a new stage in the trade tensions between the two nations.

Humanitarian aid that Mexico refuses to abandon

Mexico justifies its supply of oil to Cuba on essential humanitarian grounds. According to the official statement relayed by Jin10 on February 1, the Mexican government will not yield to the pressures imposed by American tariff threats. Juan Ramón de la Fuente emphasized that this aid is of paramount importance to the Cuban population, transcending traditional commercial issues.

The geopolitical stakes behind the threatened tariffs

The current context reveals increased tension between Washington and its Latin American neighbors. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats aim to discourage countries from trading with Cuba, a strategy met with meticulous resistance from Mexico. Mexico’s position aligns with regional solidarity and respect for principles of political independence.

Mexico reaffirms that its humanitarian priorities take precedence over the commercial considerations imposed by the United States. This firmness from the Mexican government sends a clear signal: Mexico will not sacrifice its humanitarian values in the face of external pressures, regardless of the extent of tariff threats.

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