EP180: How Trump’s Oil Terminal Shutdown Could Topple Maduro—or Backfire Spectacularly
Update: 2025-04-02
Description
Summary:
In this episode, we detail President Trump's 2025 strategy to pressure Venezuela through escalating economic sanctions. This includes an order for global oil companies to cease terminal operations, aiming to halt Venezuelan oil exports. Furthermore, the strategy introduces secondary tariffs on nations buying Venezuelan oil and expands direct sanctions beyond the oil sector, targeting finance, gold, and individuals. We analyze the potential for regime change in Venezuela alongside the broader implications for global energy markets, U.S. foreign policy, and the humanitarian crisis within Venezuela.
Get full access to GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack at geopoliticsunplugged.substack.com/subscribe
Comments
In Channel























