Trump Gives Green Light to Private Oil Sales to Cuba

FR Frances Robles and David C. AdamsNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-02-28 · 10:02 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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The Trump administration, after previously blocking foreign oil shipments to Cuba, has authorized the private sale of limited quantities of oil to the island nation. This policy shift allows oil to be sold to Cuba, but stipulates that the Cuban government cannot be the recipient. The change in policy comes after a period of restricted oil access for Cuba. The purpose of this new measure is to allow oil to reach the Cuban people while bypassing the Cuban government. The timing and specific reasons behind this policy change were not specified in the article.

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Oil shipments are allowed as long as they circumvent government hands.

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The Trump administration is now allowing small amounts of oil to enter Cuba.

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The Trump administration previously blocked foreign oil shipments to Cuba.

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After blocking foreign oil shipments, the Trump administration is now allowing small amounts of oil to enter Cuba — as long as they circumvent government hands.

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