Trump encourages nations to buy US oil or 'simply go in and take it'

Donald Trump has urged countries cut off from fuel supplies to buy oil from the United States of America, adding that America has "plenty" to offer. "The United States imports almost no oil through the Hormuz Strait, and won't be taking any in the future. We don't need it," he said. He also hinted toward other countries stepping up to manage the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 25 per cent of the world's oil passes. "The countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage ... They must grab it and cherish it." He added that once the conflict ends, "the strait will open up naturally." Read more: https://bit.ly/4m3gBlj SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news Network Terms & Conditions: https://sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://sbs.com.au/complaints