President Donald Trump expected to speak on oil prices this afternoon
Key Takeaways
- The president is expected to speak about oil prices this afternoon.
- MPR News published the announcement on its website.
- The article page includes a live audio player to listen to the remarks.
Trump press conference time
President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a press conference at 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to the report.
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President to address Iran war
Media reports suggest the president will speak on the Iran war.
They say he will address the war's impact on oil production and shipping in the Middle East.
Oil and geopolitical fallout
Oil prices are continuing to soar as the Iran war intensifies.
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That conflict threatens production and shipping in the Middle East.
The surge is pummeling financial markets.
The expected remarks are framed against that market and geopolitical backdrop.
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