China News Service, October 12th. Comprehensive report, with Saudi Arabia announced a significant reduction in oil production last week, US President Biden said in an interview on the 211th that he would re-evaluate the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia during talks with the US Congress next month.
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According to Associated Press , "I won't say what I'm thinking, what I'm thinking. But there will be consequences." Biden said in an interview with CNN (CNN) on the evening of the 11th, "When the House and the Senate (after the midterm elections) return...their actions will have some consequences."
Democrat, chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Democrat Bob Menendes urged the freezing of all cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including weapons sales. Other Democratic lawmakers have proposed to immediately suspend the U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia for one year. It also includes the suspension of the sale of weapon spare parts and repair parts, support services and logistics support.
The British " Financial Times " Chinese website also pointed out that Biden has been under increasing pressure from Congress Democrats in recent days, demanding that he take a tougher stance against Saudi Arabia.
Previously, many in the U.S. Congress believed that Saudi Arabia's move betrayed the long-standing strategic and economic relations between the two countries. Some have called for the possibility of stopping most weapons sales of Riyadh , while others have advocated legislation against oil cartels.
previously reported that the "OPEC+" ministerial meeting held on October 5 local time decided to reduce the average daily oil output by 2 million barrels. This is the largest production cut of "OPEC+" since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic in 2020. After the decision was announced, the White House expressed regret. US media said the decision will have a significant impact on the upcoming midterm elections.
