BNP Is Said to Shut U.S. Commodities Trading Desk

The video discusses BNP's decision to shut down its US commodities trading desk, while maintaining a sales team in New York to route orders to Singapore and London. It highlights the US Senate's debate over lifting sanctions on Russian companies linked to Oleg Deripaska, with Chuck Schumer opposing the decision. The video also covers potential US sanctions on Venezuela's military and oil industry to pressure President Nicolas Maduro for fair elections.

What is the main reason BNP is shutting its US commodities trading desk?

What actions is Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer planning regarding the Treasury Department's decision?

What are the implications of the sanctions on companies linked to Oleg Deripaska according to Schumer?

What is the United States considering in terms of sanctions on Venezuela?

How did President Nicolas Maduro respond to the sanctions during his state of the Union speech?