Trump says US struck deal on Venezuela’s oil reserves

Trump says US struck deal on Venezuela’s oil reserves More than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves have passed under the control of the USUS President Donald Trump© AP Photo/Evan VucciWASHINGTON, August 29. /TASS/. The United States has clinched a deal, under which Venezuela will transfer its oil reserves under Washington’s control, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social. "The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY! At my direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working closely with Highly Respected Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, and, through a partnership with private business, have secured majority US control of more than 65 BILLION BARRELS of proven Oil Reserves in Venezuela, at no cost to the American Taxpayer," he said. "This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future." 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