Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump announced potential tariffs on Canadian and Mexican crude and plans to boost domestic energy output. Brent dipped below $80, while WTI hovered near $77. Tariffs could increase U.S. energy costs, as the U.S. imports 4 million barrels of Canadian crude daily.
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Trump also revoked offshore drilling bans, withdrew from the Paris Agreement, and pledged to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Meanwhile, the Yemeni Houthis agreed to halt Red Sea attacks following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Market sentiment remains volatile amid potential sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
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