US Redirects Venezuelan Oil Sales from China to Western Markets
The Trump administration has seized control of Venezuela's oil sales, redirecting crude from China to the US and Western markets at $45 per barrel.
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In a dramatic geopolitical shift, the Trump administration has seized control of Venezuela's oil sales following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro nicolas maduroon January 3, 2026. This move has redirected Venezuelan crude supplies from China 
CN, its long-time top buyer, to the United States 
USand other Western markets, marking a significant change in global oil trade flows.
CN, its long-time top buyer, to the United States USand other Western markets, marking a significant change in global oil trade flows.
