Brief
President Donald Trump said he would not rule out meeting Delcy Rodríguez to discuss oil, while acknowledging that the United States is receiving millions of barrels of Venezuelan crude each month under an existing petroleum arrangement. The remarks put energy trade at the center of possible direct engagement, but the source provides no timing, agenda or confirmation that a meeting has been scheduled.
Trump’s acknowledgment confirms that substantial Venezuelan oil flows to the United States are already occurring under a bilateral arrangement. A direct meeting with Rodríguez could influence investor perceptions of how durable that channel is and whether official energy engagement may deepen.
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Oil And Gas · El Nacional - Venezuela
Sep 14, 2026
Watch for a formally announced meeting date and any statement from either government clarifying whether the oil arrangement’s volumes, duration or terms will change.