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U.S. Policy on Cuban Oil Embargo

March 30 – March 30, 2026

Where Things Stand

President Trump directed the U.S. Coast Guard to allow a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver 730,000 barrels of crude oil to Cuba. This action relaxes the long-standing U.S. fuel blockade to help the island deal with severe power outages and humanitarian needs. It allows a sanctioned vessel to bypass trade restrictions that usually prevent such shipments.

Key Statements

WWashington Examiner

President Trump directs the U.S. Coast Guard to allow a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil to deliver its cargo to Cuba to address humanitarian needs.

This article provides the specific cargo volume and the specific agency involved in the directive.

News

Trump walks back Cuba oil blockade, says he has 'no problem' with Russian tanker delivering fuel

cnbc.com logoCNBCCenter

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba amid blockade as Trump says island 'has to survive'

foxnews.com logoFox NewsRight

Trump suggests US will allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

edition.cnn.com logoCNN InternationalCenter Left

Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade, allows Russian tanker to pass

cnbc.com logoCNBCCenter

Trump greenlights oil shipments to Cuba, easing blockade

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington ExaminerCenter Right

U.S. will let Russian oil tanker reach Cuba, breaking Trump's effective fuel blockade

washingtonpost.com logoWashington PostCenter Left

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