US-Venezuela Oil Developments: White House Meeting Today On January 9, 2026, President Trump met with executives from major U.S. oil companies (including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips) at the White House to discuss potential investments in Venezuela's oil sector. This follows recent U.S. actions after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, with plans mentioned for up to $100 billion in private investment to revive infrastructure and boost production. Venezuela holds some of th

White House Briefing: Trump Meets Oil Executives on Venezuela Investment Today, Jan 9, 2026, President Trump hosted executives from major U.S. oil companies (including ExxonMobil, Chevron, & ConocoPhillips) at the White House. The discussion focused on encouraging private investment—potentially $100 billion—to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure following recent U.S. actions there. The goal: Revive production from Venezuela's vast reserves, which could impact global oil supply, energy prices,