Trump Says Cuba Will Lose Venezuelan Oil And Urges Havana To “Make A Deal” Quickly

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17pm on 11 Jan 2026,Sunday International

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba that it must strike a deal with the United States “before it is too late,” as Venezuelan oil and financial support to the island is set to stop. Trump said Cuba had long depended on Venezuelan oil and money but added “zero” will go to Havana now. His message, posted on social media, did not explain specific deal terms or consequences. The warning follows a recent US operation in Venezuela that captured leader Nicolás Maduro and has cut off Venezuelan oil shipments. Cuba has not formally replied to Trump’s call to negotiate. (PC: X)

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