The United States has imposed new sanctions on four companies and four oil tankers operating in Venezuela's oil sector. The Treasury Department stated these actions target oil traders evading sanctions for President Nicolas Maduro's government, with some vessels identified as part of a "shadow fleet." These measures are part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign to pressure Maduro's regime, which the U.S. accuses of profiting from oil exports while destabilizing the region and engaging in illicit activities.