"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.
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.