Surendra Rajavarapu

journalist| Explainers on policy and public issues| Cutting through the noise | Working in Eenadu

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But policy reality is messier — and far less dramatic than “500% tariff” suggests.

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Trump says he'll impose 500% tariff on countries buying oil from Russia. Sounds insane. but what does it actually mean - and can the US really do this?

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It’s about the US using trade as a geopolitical weapon — and showing how energy dependence has become a strategic vulnerability.

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In short
US policy mixes democracy claims, economic pressure, and strategic interests .

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There is also strategic line.
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves and sits in a region the US considers strategically important

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Sanctions weakened the government , but they also worsened daily life for ordinary venezuelans-- shortages, inflation and migration increased

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The main tool has been economic sanctions.
-Especially on Venezuela's oil sector, banks and top officials
Oil is crucial because it funds the Venezuelan state

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Officially, The US says it goal is to restore democracy and protect human rights. It does not recognise Nicholas Maduro as legitimate President

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The US has pressured Venezuela for years. Sanctions. Diplomacy. Political isolation . But what is US policy towards Venezuela actually trying to achieve ?

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@SaffronSunanda Why Manipur is still not under president rule. Why UP is not under president rule. Why uttarakhand is not under president rule?

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