President Trump to ask OPEC to slash oil prices
Published On Jan 23, 2025, 1:38 PM
In a recent speech at the World Economic Forum, President Trump urged OPEC nations, specifically Saudi Arabia, to lower oil prices, claiming that it could reduce funding for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He expressed disappointment that OPEC had not reduced prices ahead of elections and indicated a desire to use energy as leverage against Russia. Despite positive discussions with the Saudi Crown Prince regarding investments in the US, he emphasized his demand for significant oil production increases. Additionally, Trump proposed tariffs on companies that do not manufacture in the US and called for lower interest rates to combat economic issues inherited from the previous administration. He advocated for expanding coal use to support growing energy needs for artificial intelligence applications.
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With President Trump's intentions to lower oil prices to influence the ongoing geopolitical conflict and the resulting market implications, there could be a negative impact on oil-related stocks if OPEC responds favorably. The uncertainty surrounding OPEC's response might also contribute to market volatility.
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