Trump sanctions Venezuelan oil tankers amid crackdown on illicit shipments
TL;DR
U.S. President Donald Trump designated the Venezuelan government a 'terrorist' organization and ordered a complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, escalating pressure on Venezuela amid ongoing tensions and potential impacts on global oil markets.
- Trump designates Venezuela government a 'foreign terrorist organization,' orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers CNBC
- Trump Live Updates: Oil Tanker Blockade, Travel Ban Expansion and Boat Strikes The New York Times
- Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' entering Venezuela and leaving the South American country NBC News
- ‘Ghost ships’ ferrying illicit oil have sailed into Trump’s crosshairs Fox News
- Venezuela faces demands for big oil discounts and contract changes after tanker seizure Reuters
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