Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-08 16:51Group 1 - The Trump administration is planning to take control of Venezuela's oil industry, aiming to lower oil prices to $50 per barrel [1][6] - The U.S. government has initiated a global sale of Venezuelan oil, with proceeds to be managed by the Trump administration for the benefit of both Venezuelan and American people [4][5] - The Venezuelan oil sector is facing significant challenges due to years of underinvestment and mismanagement, requiring hundreds of billions in investment to restore production levels [5][6] Group 2 - Major U.S. oil companies are being urged to invest in repairing Venezuela's oil extraction infrastructure [4][5] - The Trump administration may use taxpayer money to compensate U.S. energy companies for the costs associated with revamping Venezuela's oil infrastructure [6] - The response from the oil industry to the administration's plans may be lukewarm, as companies prioritize capital discipline and shareholder returns over aggressive investment [7]