Press Digest: New York Times business news - January 7

American International

07/01/2026 06:08

Jan 7 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

- U.S. President Donald Trump said that Venezuela would begin sending oil to the U.S., a claim he made as he threatened a naval blockade despite unclear terms on what Caracas would receive in return.

- American International Group AIG.N CEO Peter Zaffino is stepping down from his role, marking the latest change in leadership at the company.

- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that President Donald Trump intends to purchase Greenland rather than invade it, and that Trump has asked aides for an updated acquisition plan.

- Russia has sent a naval vessel to escort an oil tanker that U.S. forces have been pursuing and seeking to seize, deepening a standoff over the ship formerly known as the Bella 1.

 (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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