What seemed like an impending conflict between the United States and Mexico over oil supplies to Cuba ended with a decision that, for the moment, was unexpected, given that the Donald Trump administration left the possibility of hydrocarbon shipments open.

During an interview with CBS, Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported that the United States government will allow Mexico to supply oil to Cuba, despite President Donald Trump's threats to cut off Havana's crude oil supply.

These statements come after an oil tanker carrying between 85,000 and 90,000 barrels of oil arrived in Havana from Mexico amid growing tensions with the United States over shipments following the fall of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last week.

Wright said that the United States' policy is to "allow" Mexico to continue supplying oil, less than 24 hours after Trump stated on his social media that “there will be no more oil or money for Cuba: zero.”

According to an official quoted by CBS on condition of anonymity, the US administration is not seeking to see Cuba collapse without oil but hopes it will “abandon its communist system.”

Amid the tensions, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel asserted that there are currently no talks with the Trump administration, except for contacts related to migration issues.

Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Cuba was exposed to an imminent negative impact from the disruption of bilateral relations with the South American country.

Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum previously stated that her country is prepared to be the “best vehicle of communication” between the United States and Cuba.

Mexico is Cuba's main oil supplier; according to the Financial Times, it exported an average of 12,284 barrels of oil per day to Cuba last year, representing about 44% of its imports. total crude oil production from the island and a 56% increase in its 2024 shipments, according to figures from the trade data and ship tracking company.