White House·Statement
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Trump Declares Global Oil Supply Sufficient to Justify Cutting Iran Purchases
Key Points
- Trump says there’s enough oil from countries other than Iran, so buyers can reduce how much oil they purchase from Iran.
- This finding is used to support tougher pressure on Iran’s oil sales, since countries can’t as easily argue “we have no other choice.”
- It mainly affects foreign banks and companies that handle Iran-related oil payments, because it signals the U.S. expects a “significant reduction.”
- For most Americans, the biggest day-to-day effect would be indirect—possible changes in gas prices if global oil markets tighten or react.
- Trump says the U.S. will keep watching global oil supply and reserves in case conditions change.
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Source Information
Document Type
White House Statement
Official Title
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
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