One industry expert said Trump's oil dreams are less about economic prudence and more about distracting the public
One industry expert said Trump's oil dreams are less about economic prudence and more about distracting the public
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January 10, 2026 6:30AM (EST)
05 January 2026, Venezuela, Caracas: Detail of a statue on the subject of oil in Caracas, Venezuela. (Photo by Javier Campos/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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