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Trump Chokes Cuba's Oil Supply, Deepening Economic Crisis

Trump threatened tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba, triggering fuel shortages, blackouts, and a tourism collapse; Cuba warned airlines they couldn't refuel. Rubio opened talks with Havana as the economic crisis deepened.

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Feb 17, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says Rubio Is Talking With Cuba as Economic Crisis Deepens

President Trump claims that US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are in talks with Cuba's Communist government as the country faces a deepening economic crisis. The article does not provide further details on the nature…

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Feb 17, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Trump Says Rubio Is Talking With Cuba as Economic Crisis Deepens

President Trump claims that US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are in talks with Cuba's Communist government as the country faces a deepening economic crisis. The article does not provide further…

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Feb 16, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Apagones en Cuba empeoran tras bloqueo de Trump a envíos de petróleo

The article discusses the worsening power outages in Cuba following the Trump administration's blockade on oil shipments to the island. According to a satellite imagery analysis by Bloomberg News, the level of nighttime…

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Feb 16, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The article discusses President Trump's interest in visiting Venezuela, driven by his desire to have American energy companies extract the country's abundant oil reserves. However, the article highlights the obstacles…

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Feb 15, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Mexico’s Cuba Obsession Puts Its President in a Bind With Trump

The article discusses Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum's decision to halt oil shipments to Cuba, which is putting her at odds with her own party. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid confrontation with former US…

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Feb 13, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Much of Cuba Goes Dark as Trump Chokes Oil Supply

The article discusses the significant drop in nighttime light levels across Cuba due to the Trump administration's oil blockade. According to a Bloomberg News analysis of satellite imagery, parts of Cuba have…

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Feb 12, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Venezuela Plans to Grant More Oil Blocks to Chevron, Repsol

Venezuela plans to grant more oil production blocks to Chevron and Repsol, as the Trump administration encourages private companies to assist in rebuilding the country's energy sector. According to sources familiar with…

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Feb 11, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Energy Chief Says US Aims to ‘Set Free’ Venezuelan Economy

The article discusses the recent statement made by the US Energy Secretary regarding Venezuela's economy. According to the article, the US aims to help Venezuela increase its oil, natural gas, and electricity output…

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Feb 9, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Cuba Warns Airlines They Can’t Refuel After Trump Tariff Threat 

The Cuban government has warned airlines that they may not be able to refuel their planes in the country. This comes after the Trump administration threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do business with Cuba.…

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Feb 6, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Cuba Begins Shutting Resorts as Fuel Crunch Hits Tourism

The article discusses how the Trump administration's efforts to restrict fuel shipments to Cuba are impacting the country's tourism industry. The US has imposed sanctions on Cuba, targeting its economy and key sectors…

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Feb 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
US Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Arabian Sea

In a recent incident in the Arabian Sea, a US Navy ship shot down an Iranian drone that was reportedly approaching a US aircraft carrier. This event occurred amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.…

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Feb 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Cuts India Tariffs in Russian Oil Deal & Musk's SpaceX-xAI Combine | Daybreak Europe 2/3/2026

Here is a 189-word summary of the news article: The US has reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. This has resulted in a rally in…

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Feb 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Soy Oil Market Shows Initial Optimism on US Crop Trade to India

The US soybean oil futures market showed initial optimism following President Trump's announcement of a trade deal with India. The futures climbed more than 2% on Tuesday, indicating a positive sentiment that the trade…

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Feb 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
India’s Refiners Seek Clarity on Russian Oil After Trump Deal

The article discusses the uncertainty faced by Indian refiners regarding their future purchases of Russian oil. Following President Trump's announcement that India would cease buying Russian crude in exchange for lower…

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Feb 2, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Tourism to Cuba Now in Downward Spiral as Trump Cuts Fuel Supply

The article discusses the declining tourism industry in Cuba due to the Trump administration's efforts to restrict fuel and financial resources to the island. Since the US imposed new sanctions in 2019, the availability…

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Jan 30, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Cuba Decries Trump’s ‘Genocidal’ Threat, Girds for Calamity

In response to President Trump's plans to impose tariffs on oil supplies to Cuba, the Cuban government has condemned the move as "extortionary" and "genocidal." The Cuban authorities have declared a state of emergency,…

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Jan 29, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries That Send Oil to Cuba

In a move to further pressure the Cuban government, US President Donald Trump has authorized his administration to impose tariffs on goods from countries that export oil to Cuba. This decision aims to tighten the…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 17, 2026

President Trump claims that US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are in talks with Cuba's Communist government as the country faces a deepening economic crisis. The article does not provide further details on the nature…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 16, 2026

The article discusses the worsening power outages in Cuba following the Trump administration's blockade on oil shipments to the island. According to a satellite imagery analysis by Bloomberg News, the level of nighttime light has decreased…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCFeb 16, 2026

The article discusses President Trump's interest in visiting Venezuela, driven by his desire to have American energy companies extract the country's abundant oil reserves. However, the article highlights the obstacles that remain in…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 15, 2026

The article discusses Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum's decision to halt oil shipments to Cuba, which is putting her at odds with her own party. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid confrontation with former US President Donald…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 13, 2026

The article discusses the significant drop in nighttime light levels across Cuba due to the Trump administration's oil blockade. According to a Bloomberg News analysis of satellite imagery, parts of Cuba have experienced up to a 50%…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 12, 2026

Venezuela plans to grant more oil production blocks to Chevron and Repsol, as the Trump administration encourages private companies to assist in rebuilding the country's energy sector. According to sources familiar with the matter, the…

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