President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a forceful warning to the Cuban government, urging Havana to strike a political or economic agreement with the United States “before it is too late” following the recent ouster of Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Mr. Trump declared that Cuba would receive “no more oil or money” from Venezuela, a long-standing benefactor, asserting that Washington’s actions have upended the island’s primary source of energy and financial support.

The president’s message came in the wake of a high-profile U.S. military operation that led to Maduro’s capture and reshaped regional dynamics, undercutting Cuba’s strategic alliances and diminishing its economic lifelines.

Mr. Trump characterised Cuba’s historical reliance on Venezuelan oil and funds in return for security services as over, and he urged Cuban leaders to engage with the United States to secure a more stable future.

The administration’s hardline posture reflects a broader strategy to exert pressure on regimes it views as adversarial in the Western Hemisphere.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel responded defiantly, emphasising national sovereignty and rejecting external dictates, while condemning the U.S. military actions that led to the deaths of Cuban personnel during the Venezuelan operation.

Cuban officials highlighted long-standing economic hardships exacerbated by the loss of Venezuelan support and U.S. sanctions, even as alternative suppliers such as Mexico provide limited relief.

The dispute has intensified political tensions between Havana and Washington, with the Trump administration signalling that Cuba’s future direction and relations with the United States hinge on negotiations amid deepening economic strain.