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New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Stanley Reed, Chris Cameron, James Wagner and Francesca RegaladoJanuary 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM

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President Trump claimed on Tuesday that Venezuela would begin supplying the United States with 30 to 50 million barrels of oil, roughly two months' worth of their daily production. Trump stated he would control the profits from the sale of this oil to benefit both Venezuelans and Americans, though it's unclear what Venezuela would receive in return. The announcement comes amid political and economic turmoil in Venezuela, along with U.S. sanctions. It is also unclear what legal basis the U.S. would have to claim the oil if leaders in Caracas did not agree to Mr. Trump’s plan. The timeframe for the shipments and the source of the oil were not specified. Administration officials are scheduled to meet with Western oil companies this week to discuss next steps in Venezuela.

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Venezuela currently produces less than one million barrels of oil a day.

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Venezuela would send 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States.

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President Trump said Venezuela would begin handing over some of its oil supplies to the United States.

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It could make a difference.

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Even a modest revival of the Venezuelan industry has the potential to shake up the oil markets.

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Caracas 40% Chris Wright 40% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 60% Venezuela ×780% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×890%

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venezuela 100% oil supplies 90% united states 80% oil reserves 70% nicolás maduro 60% oil companies 50% naval blockade 40% economic turbulence 40%

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