Trump Tells Oil Giants to “Get Ready” for a Post-Maduro Venezuela

Barchart · 5d ago
President Donald Trump will be meeting with oil industry executives this week to discuss the potential boost in Venezuelan oil production, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed sources. The oil issue was top of the U.S. president’s agenda for Venezuela, as declared after the announcement of air strikes on Caracas and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Reuters cited unnamed oil industry executives who, despite declarations made by President Trump, claimed that Exxon, ConocoPhilips, and Chevron had yet to discuss the future of Venezuela’s…