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Trump Announces 'Secondary Tariff' on Venezuela, Extends Chevron License
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump arrives at the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, on March 23, 2025. Image copyright: Annabelle Gordon/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump is doing exactly what the nation wants him to do, as he moves to find a perfect balance between putting pressure on the regime of Nicolás Maduro and not allowing China and others to control their oil production. US companies operating in Venezuela and exporting to the US help to maintain energy supply and keep energy costs low.
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump first ordered Chevron to wind down its operations in Venezuela, indicating that America would put pressure on Maduro by not buying his crude oil. After these latest measures, however, his message is that only America can buy oil from Maduro. He is creating chaos with no clear intention behind his actions.