Anne-Marie Hordern

It is literally an extension of where we are now, a ceasefire.

And according to the Axios reporting, this would mean that slowly you would see more movement through the Strait of Hormuz.

In return, the United States would have to also lift some of what is going on in the blockade.

And then it opens up an arena for the two sides to negotiate really the crux of the issues Washington has.

with Iran.

Well, certainly the White House wants to focus on the deals in terms of the progress that's been made between Washington and Beijing when it comes to trade.

They discussed an increase in purchases of agriculture, so a big win for beef and soybeans potentially.

Also, the U.S.

readout talks about how Xi Jinping expressed interest in purchasing more American oil.

What is so telling to me, though, is that what is missing from the U.S.

readout, and that's when it comes to Taiwan, which is interesting because that really took center stage during the

During the meeting.

Mr. Chairman, why didn't she ask Merrick Garland this?

Secretary Chris Wright of the Energy Department met with acting President Delcy Rodriguez.

The two discussed business ventures and how to collaborate further when it comes to energy, mining and electricity in the country.

Secretary Wright said he came here.

The message from President Trump was that he wants to make the Americas great again and he wants to transform this relationship.

He continuously talks about you can transform a relationship with commerce instead of boots on the ground.

I'm Amory Hordern in Caracas, Venezuela, and this is Bloomberg.

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