AdvertisementOn Friday, U.S. forces seized their fifth tanker over the past month that has been linked to Venezuelan oil. AdvertisementTrump is set to meet with executives from 17 oil companies, according to the White House. The president is meeting with a wide swath of domestic and international companies with interests ranging from construction to the commodity markets. Large U.S. oil companies have so far largely refrained from affirming investments in Venezuela as contracts and guarantees need to be in place. Trump abruptly changed his tone Wednesday about his Colombian counterpart after a friendly phone call in which he invited Petro to visit the White House.

Source: Huffington Post January 09, 2026 21:04 UTC