Florida congressman praises Trump’s pledge of 100% tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba

Congressman Carlos Jiménez of Florida praised President Donald J. Trump’s announcement that he would impose 100 percent tariffs on any nation supplying oil to the Cuban government, saying the measure applies maximum pressure to prompt political change.

"Es la acción necesaria, presión máxima, para ver si podemos tener un cambio en Cuba y un cambio de este régimen que ha gobernado por 65 años oprimiendo su pueblo," Jiménez said in a brief Spanish-language statement. He added, "Así que estoy muy contento y aplaudo al presidente Donald J. Trump." The remarks were delivered in a short address in which he identified himself as a congressman from Florida.

Jiménez framed the tariff pledge as a targeted economic sanction intended to increase pressure on Cuba’s leadership. He explicitly cited the president’s announcement that the administration would place 100 percent tariffs on countries that provide oil to the Cuban regime. The statement did not outline any congressional or statutory action; it reported support for an executive announcement. No additional speakers or formal votes were recorded in the transcript.