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In this executive order, the President of the United States announces new tariffs on nations that import oil from Venezuela, starting April 2, 2025. The decision aims to address the national emergency concerning Venezuela, which poses a threat to U.S. security and foreign policy, partly due to the actions of the Venezuelan government and the involvement of the Tren de Aragua gang. The order allows a 25% tariff on imports from countries receiving Venezuelan oil, directly or indirectly, to be implemented or lifted based on specific criteria and consultations between various U.S. governmental departments. These measures are an effort to mitigate the impact of Venezuela's destabilizing activities on the United States and its interests.

The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, acting under Executive Order 13224, has designated several organizations as foreign entities that pose a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism. These groups include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana. The determination was made to block and prevent these groups from taking actions that threaten the United States' security, foreign policy, or economy, and no prior notice will be given to persons associated with these groups who may have a constitutional presence in the United States. This decision will be published in the Federal Register.

In a proclamation dated March 14, 2025, President Donald J. Trump addresses the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a foreign terrorist organization involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and violent crimes, which is infiltrating the United States. The proclamation authorizes the use of the Alien Enemies Act to apprehend, detain, and remove TdA members in the U.S. who are not naturalized or lawful permanent residents. The proclamation directs government agencies to collaborate and enforce these measures, emphasizing that TdA poses a significant threat to the safety and security of the United States. The directives apply across all U.S. territories, and any property linked to hostile activities by TdA is subject to seizure.

The State Department has designated several organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These groups include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana. This decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows consultations with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury. The designations will become effective once published in the Federal Register.