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Biden says Saudi Arabia will face 'consequences' for OPEC+ oil production cut

A handout picture released by the Saudi Royal Palace on July 15, 2022 shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) bumping fists with US President Joe Biden at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. © Bandar Al-Jaloud, AFP

President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be "consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis. 

Biden suggested he would soon take action, as aides announced that the administration is reevaluating its relationship with the kingdom in light of the oil production cut that White House officials say will help another OPEC+ member, Russia, pad its coffers as it continues its nearly eight-month war in Ukraine.

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