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Trump Weighs Chevron License Extension Amid Geopolitical Tensions

3/20/2025

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President Trump is contemplating an extension of Chevron's operating license in Venezuela, expiring April 3, 2023.
Chevron's daily export of 240,000 barrels is vital for Venezuela's economy.
The administration may penalize nations interacting with Venezuela to limit Chinese influence.
Chevron's lobbying emphasizes risks of geopolitical changes if operations halt.
License revocation could drive oil sales underground, affecting revenue and transparency for the Maduro regime.

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President Trump is contemplating an extension of Chevron's operating license in Venezuela, expiring April 3, 2023.
Chevron's daily export of 240,000 barrels is vital for Venezuela's economy.
The administration may penalize nations interacting with Venezuela to limit Chinese influence.
Chevron's lobbying emphasizes risks of geopolitical changes if operations halt.
License revocation could drive oil sales underground, affecting revenue and transparency for the Maduro regime.