Trump to Meet Energy Executives, Outline Plan for Venezuela

Published on January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump is set to outline his vision for rebuilding Venezuela’s battered oil sector Friday in a meeting with representatives from 17 energy companies, including crude producers, refiners and commodity traders.

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