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EconomyU.S. could control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves, but Canada's oilpatch isn't worried

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with efforts to tap Venezuela's oil wealth, announcing a new deal intended to raise production there. He is also presenting a possible U.S. controlling stake in part of Venezuela's reserves as a warning to Canada, while experts say Western Canada's oil industry has little reason for concern.

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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-02 08:00Original

U.S. could control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves, but Canada's oilpatch isn't worried
Economy