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With Extra Oil, Trump Already Has His Big Saudi Win

Before leaving Washington, Trump had already secured a key win from Riyadh: extra crude oil that helped drive down prices. For Saudi Arabia, boosting output delivers a double benefit—earning Trump’s favor and regaining market share from U.S. exporters.

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