Trump wants the US oil industry to thrive in Venezuela again. That won’t be easy

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Sunday, January 04, 2026 04:29:05 PM UTC

President Donald Trump said he’s counting on American companies to rebuild Venezuela’s battered oil industry.

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Trump wants the US oil industry to thrive in Venezuela again. That won’t be easy

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