Trump has issued his final warning. Hopefully they listen!
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Cuba on Sunday, signaling that his administration is prepared to shut down all remaining economic and energy pathways unless the island’s leadership agrees to major changes.
In a direct message posted on Truth Social, Trump made it clear that the United States will no longer tolerate policies that prop up hostile regimes in the Western Hemisphere.
“There will be NO MORE oil or money going to Cuba — zero,” Trump wrote. “They should make a deal now, before it’s too late.”
Decades of Dependence on Foreign Oil
For years, Cuba’s government survived largely because of foreign assistance—especially heavily discounted oil shipments from Venezuela. Those energy subsidies helped keep the Cuban system afloat despite long-standing economic failures and international sanctions.
Trump referenced that history, pointing out that Cuba relied on massive infusions of oil and financial support from Caracas for decades. That support network, however, has begun to unravel following the collapse of Venezuela’s former government.
Trump Moves to Isolate Regional Allies
The warning to Havana comes as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to isolate regimes that benefited from Venezuela’s oil-driven influence across Latin America.
Venezuela possesses the largest proven oil reserves in the world, a resource that once gave it enormous leverage throughout the region. Subsidized shipments were often used to reward political allies and sustain friendly governments, including Cuba’s.
With that system now broken, the White House is working to redirect energy flows away from adversarial governments and toward U.S.-aligned markets.
U.S. Energy Strategy Takes Center Stage
Earlier this week, President Trump met with U.S. and international oil executives involved in key segments of Venezuela’s former energy supply chain, including production, refining, and global trading.
According to people familiar with the discussions, Trump emphasized restoring American companies to a leading role in Venezuelan oil production and exports, strengthening U.S. energy security while reducing the influence of hostile regimes.
A Clear Message From Washington
The administration’s message is straightforward: governments that depend on subsidies, handouts, and anti-American alliances will no longer receive indirect support through global energy markets.
As Trump made clear, Cuba now faces a choice—adjust its approach or risk losing access to the resources it has relied on for decades.
