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The Latest: Trump oil deal raises questions, Vance and Bessent seek to reassure allies
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The US president has made a statement about the agreement, describing its potential impact. Other international news includes an incident involving an Iranian drone and the air force of the United Arab Emirates, as well as a response from Canadian leaders to a US statement about a shared lake.
A significant agreement has been reached between the US and Venezuela, potentially granting access to large oil reserves. Details of the deal are not fully available, but it is being touted as a major development. The US president has made a statement about the agreement, describing its potential impact.
Further information can be found through other sources. Other international news includes an incident involving an Iranian drone and the air force of the United Arab Emirates, as well as a response from Canadian leaders to a US statement about a shared lake.
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Category: business Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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