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Trump’s Venezuela Capture Boosts Oil, Threatens Climate Goals

1/10/2026

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In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump captured Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela to revitalize its oil industry.
He withdrew the United States from the UN climate body, raising questions about future climate cooperation.
Experts warn that cheap oil may secure energy supply but complicates the transition to electric power.
The United States risks harming its oil industry with low prices and faces competition from China in clean technology.

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In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump captured Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela to revitalize its oil industry.
He withdrew the United States from the UN climate body, raising questions about future climate cooperation.
Experts warn that cheap oil may secure energy supply but complicates the transition to electric power.
The United States risks harming its oil industry with low prices and faces competition from China in clean technology.