U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Venezuela has committed to buying exclusively American-made products with revenues from a newly created oil agreement with the United States.
The arrangement, detailed by Trump on his social media platform Truth Social, represents a significant step in bilateral economic links following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing federal drug trafficking charges in New York City.
“I have just been informed that Venezuela is going to be purchasing ONLY American Made Products, with the money they receive from our new Oil Deal,” he posted. “These purchases will include, among other things, American Agricultural Products, and American Made Medicines, Medical Devices, and Equipment to improve Venezuela’s Electric Grid and Energy Facilities. In other words, Venezuela is committing to doing business with the United States of America as their principal partner—A wise choice, and a very good thing for the people of Venezuela, and the United States.”…
Venezuela Commits to Buying American Goods in Oil Deal: Trump
