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Trump is HUMILIATED! Exxon Says Venezuela is "Un-Investible", So Americans Must Pay BILLIONS!
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US President Trump has recently embarrassed himself by taking over Venezuela for their decaying oil industry that nobody wanted. Oil and gas executives have many reasons to feel Venezuela is “un-investible” as recently stated by an Exxon executive. Bill welcomes back Markham Hislop of Energi Media to explain the various economic and political challenges, as well as the utter incompetence, of Trump’s oil-driven expansionist “plans” in Venezuela, and how it could affect Canada’s oil industry and economic decision-making.
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This politics news podcast interview was recorded on January 13, 2026.
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CHAPTERS
05:52 Venezuela’s Oil Industry and U.S. Interests
08:50 Challenges of Investing in Venezuela
12:12 Trump’s Lack of Awareness and Planning
15:08 Economic Viability of Venezuelan Oil
28:22 The Future of Oil Demand and Industry Perspectives
33:15 China’s Strategic Oil Supply Management
39:09 The Alberta Oil Industry’s Current State
43:25 Canada’s Energy Strategy and Market Competitiveness
51:24 Decarbonization vs. Electrification Strategies
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MORE RESOURCES
Exxon says Venezuela is “Un-Investible.” Here’s Why
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xwocCtzC0s
Trump’s Obsession with Venezuela Oil Has HUGE Repercussions For Canada’s Economy | Politics News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Rg9COkVhE
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