(MENAFN) OPEC's two main suppliers to the U.S. shrugged off a vow by Trump to end reliance on the group's oil.
Accordingly, Trump said that he was committed to achieving energy independence from OPEC and any nations hostile to their interests.
Moreover, the U.S. imported almost 3mn bpd from the organization last year, with Saudi Arabia and Venezuela accounting for 1.81mn.
However, Venezuela's Martinez played down any concern that this country's shipments to the U.S. might fall under a Trump administration.
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