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Trump Claims 'Largest Oil Deal in History' with Venezuela

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • Donald Trump claims the U.S. has entered into a major oil agreement with Venezuela.
  • He stated the deal grants 'American majority control' over at least 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
  • Trump described the agreement as the 'largest oil deal in world history,' potentially doubling U.S. oil reserves.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he describes as a monumental oil agreement with Venezuela, asserting that it grants "American majority control" over an estimated 65 billion barrels of the nation's oil reserves. Trump made the claim via a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

He characterized the purported deal as "the largest oil deal in world history." According to Trump, the agreement has the potential to significantly boost American energy independence by doubling the country's existing oil reserves. The announcement suggests involvement from both the Venezuelan government and private business sectors.

American majority control

— Donald TrumpDescribing the U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil reserves under the claimed deal.

Details regarding the specifics of the agreement, including the exact terms of control and the parties involved, were not elaborated upon in Trump's statement. The claim positions the deal as a major geopolitical and economic achievement, should it be substantiated.

the largest oil deal in world history

— Donald TrumpCharacterizing the purported agreement with Venezuela.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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