Summary of Saudi Arabia Aims To Raise Price Of Oil, Ignoring Biden's Pleas | NPR Politics

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The Saudi government is trying to raise the price of oil, ignoring pleas from Vice President Biden. This could have major implications for the U.S.-Saudi relationship, as Saudi Arabia is one of the largest oil-producing countries in the world. The Saudi government is reportedly angry with the U.S. over its inaction after Iran attacked Saudi oil facilities, as well as its support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.

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• 00:05:00 The Saudi government is trying to raise the price of oil, disregarding pleas from U.S. Vice President Biden. This could have major implications for the U.S.-Saudi relationship, as Saudi Arabia is one of the largest oil-producing countries in the world. It is also reportedly angry with the U.S. over its inaction after Iran attacked Saudi oil facilities, as well as its support for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.
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• 00:25:00 The NPR Politics podcast discusses how Saudi Arabia is trying to raise the price of oil, ignoring pleas from Vice President Biden. The video also features clips of Pelosi and Trump discussing height and Pelosi's apparent desire to punch Trump.