WHO: Trump administration; Chevron
WHAT: The Trump administration defended a Venezuela oil agreement while Chevron prepares to expand operations.
WHEN: Sep 01, 2026 at 4:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The administration justified the agreement as a way to expel Chinese and Russian adversaries from oilfields in the hemisphere.
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