"Trump Changed the Game": Burgum Links Venezuela's Energy Future to U.S. Strategy

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated during his visit to Venezuela that the current rapprochement between Washington and Caracas is a direct result of decisions made by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 3rd, and affirmed that there is renewed optimism about the South American country's economic future.

"Trump Changed the Game": Burgum Links Venezuela's Energy Future to U.S. Strategy

TL;DR

  • U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum credits President Trump's January 3rd decisions for the improved U.S.-Venezuela relations.
  • There is perceived optimism in Venezuela about recovering its economic strength.
  • Increased Venezuelan oil and gas production could stabilize global energy prices.
  • Trump's energy policy is linked to a broader strategy of economy, national security, and energy supply.