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Sanctions as a Sword: Tariffs for Venezuelan Freedom?

Sanctions as a Sword: Tariffs for Venezuelan Freedom?

The specter of tariffs usually brings to mind scenes of economic warfares, trade disputes and raised prices. They are crude tools, frequently excoriated for their blanket effect on private sector enterprises and patrons, a marketwide mugging. Venezuela is undergoing a deepening humanitarian and political crisis. I continue to think that...

Venezuela's Oil Crisis A Tariff Tightrope for Global Markets

Venezuela's Oil Crisis A Tariff Tightrope for Global Markets

The global oil market is an intricate, though imperfect, web of supply, demand, and growingly important geopolitical factors. These recent developments are upending the traditional global economic order. The storm clouds created by the proposed tariffs on Venezuelan oil are already making their potential effects felt. OverTraders.com is committed to...

Pump Prices Under Pressure? Decoding Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil

Pump Prices Under Pressure? Decoding Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil

The energy landscape in the United States is rapidly evolving. It’s in a constant dance with global politics, economic policies, and consumer demand. The recent imposition of tariffs on Venezuelan oil recently created a firestorm. These tariffs have come under criticism for potentially increasing gasoline prices and affecting U.S. consumer...

Oil, Oppression, and Opportunity: Why Tariffs on Venezuela are a Necessary Evil

Oil, Oppression, and Opportunity: Why Tariffs on Venezuela are a Necessary Evil

What’s happening today in Venezuela is much more than a political crisis. It has turned into a humanitarian disaster, fueled by decades of bad governance and repression. As a journalist at OverTraders.com, I’ve focused on financial markets. I have followed with increasing alarm as our country, once the region’s paragon...

U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Nations Trading Oil with Venezuela

U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Nations Trading Oil with Venezuela

Beginning April 2, the United States will slap on a massive 25% tariff. This tariff directly punishes countries, like China and India, that are buying oil and gas from Venezuela. Former President Donald Trump introduced the novel trade restriction, blaming Venezuela’s purported behavior as the reason for the tariff. This...