Tensions between the US and Venezuela are rising. In this order, President Donald Trump announced that a large oil tanker has been seized off the coast of Venezuela. He said that this is the largest tanker seized so far. The US is believed to have taken these steps as part of a strategy to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, carried out this operation. A day before this seizure, US forces had flown fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela. This is the closest US jets have come in recent times. The US has been increasing its military presence in the region for some time now. The US has carried out several attacks on drug trafficking networks. Trump said that more steps can be taken in the coming days. He said that ground attacks could take place soon. However, he did not say when.. where the attacks will be carried out. During recent talks, the US allowed oil company Chevron to resume oil production and exports in Venezuela, providing a financial boost to the Maduro government.
On the other hand, Trump made a key announcement on the Trump Gold Card on Wednesday. He said that the website will be available within a few minutes. All the funds collected through the card will go to the US government. He said that it is like a green card. He said that it will have many other benefits. He said that through this card, American companies will be able to retain talented foreign students and experts. While talented people who go from India, China, and France have to return home after completing their degrees. He said that the Gold Card will solve this problem. Trump said that big companies. Especially Apple have been expressing concerns about this problem for a long time. He said that the Gold Card will help companies hire qualified people and bring billions of dollars in revenue to the government. All this will go directly to the US treasury.
