Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill U.S. Stockpiles, but It’s Not So Simple
New projects can take years to produce meaningful amounts of oil, and that’s especially true in Venezuela, where infrastructure is in disrepair.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 30, 2026 at 12:25 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times