Donald Trump has ordered a complete takeover of Venezuela’s oil and has decided to block its oil transactions with other countries. No oil tankers will be allowed to enter or leave Venezuela. According to him, the Venezuelan government uses oil money to fund illegal activities, drug trafficking, and many other wrongdoings. Now the big questions are: how will Venezuela react, what will happen to global oil prices, and what changes could we see in the future because of this decision?
BREAKING: Trump just ordered "A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela." This is an ACT OF WAR and does not have congressional approval. And let's be clear: Venezuela’s oil belongs to Venezuela, not the US! Stop Trump's war!!! pic.twitter.com/TkS1rRKOYJ
— Medea Benjamin (@medeabenjamin) December 17, 2025
What exactly does Trump want to say and do?
Trump claims that Venezuela has “stolen” America’s oil, land, and assets. He says that until Venezuela returns all this to the United States, the pressure will continue. Trump also attacked the Biden administration, saying that Maduro sent criminals and illegal migrants to the US and that the Biden government was weak. Now, Trump says, all of them are being sent back to Venezuela. His message is clear: America will not allow: ❌ criminals ❌ terrorists ❌ hostile governments to harm its interests.
According to Trump, Venezuela must “immediately” return America’s oil, land, and assets.
This is not just about sanctions; it is military-level pressure. Last week, the US seized an oil tanker at sea and deployed warships, an aircraft carrier, and surveillance planes in the region. Trump is openly saying that “the largest naval force in South America’s history is now surrounding Venezuela,” and this kind of language is normally used in times of war.
This “blockade” is a very dangerous step legally. Under international law, a naval blockade is considered an act of war. The US Congress has not formally approved this action, and lawmakers from both parties in the US are raising serious questions about this entire campaign.
Trump’s hidden warning is even more alarming. He has already said that the US response will not remain limited to the sea and that land strikes are also possible. This means the situation could become even more dangerous in the coming days.
Trump is using oil as a weapon to put maximum military and economic pressure on Venezuela.
Venezuela’s reaction to America’s blockade
On 16 December 2025, US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade on Venezuela. In response, the Venezuelan government has described this move as an act of “war” and “international piracy” at sea.
President Nicolás Maduro and his government have said that this is a “disgusting threat” and a “senseless and crazy military blockade,” whose real purpose is to steal Venezuela’s oil and natural resources.
Venezuela’s claim of sovereignty is very clear:
it says that only Venezuela has the right over its oil, gas, and natural resources, and that it has full rights to free navigation in the Caribbean Sea.
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said that this action is a serious violation of international law and the UN Charter. Venezuela has announced that its permanent representative at the United Nations will immediately file an official complaint against the United States.
In response to the US “armada,” Maduro has put the Venezuelan Army on high alert and has also ordered the Bolivarian National Militia to be ready. The government claims that this militia has around 5 million members.
Maduro has said that if America launches a direct attack, he will declare a “Republic in Arms” under the constitution. This would mean the entire country would shift into full defense mode..
Where could this impact be felt, and does this increase the chances of war in the future?
The first big impact will be on global oil prices. Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, so a blockade will reduce oil supply and increase fear in the markets. This can push crude prices higher, which means more expensive petrol and diesel and a higher risk of inflation in many countries, including India. At the same time, Venezuela’s own economy could move closer to total collapse. More than 90% of its income comes from oil, so if ships are blocked, the government will run out of money, shortages of food, medicine, and fuel will worsen, and the country could see higher inflation, deeper poverty, public unrest, and even more people leaving the country.
Military tension will also rise sharply. The US has already sent warships, an aircraft carrier, and surveillance planes, while Venezuela has mobilized its army, activated its militia, and started naval escorts. This creates a serious risk that even a small mistake could trigger a direct clash at sea, including firing incidents or ship seizures. With both sides armed, there is a major danger of an accidental war caused by misidentifying a fishing boat, oil tanker, or patrol ship—a “war by mistake,” which history has seen many times before.
On top of that, tensions between China and the US could escalate because around 80% of Venezuela’s oil exports go to China; if the US blocks China-bound ships, Beijing is likely to respond diplomatically or economically, increasing the chances of trade conflict and global instability. Inside the US, there could also be backlash, since a blockade is considered an act of war under international law and Congress has not officially approved this war, leading to political fights, legal challenges, and possible public protests if the conflict drags on.
Tensions and pressure between the USA and Venezuela are likely to keep rising. Oil supplies could be disrupted, which may push global oil prices higher. There will be a constant risk of small military clashes at sea, and while a full-scale war is still unlikely, the danger of an accidental conflict will remain. In the end, this standoff will probably end either through a negotiated deal or through prolonged, long-term pressure politics.
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