Trump announced Monday that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela, according to CNBC. Trump said countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela will face U.S. trade tariffs starting April 2. The president escalated pressure on Maduro by accusing Venezuela of sending Tren de Aragua gang members to the U.S. and designating the group as a foreign terrorist organization.
