The economic motive appears to be increasing market share as against over producers like Iraq. Lower prices mean US shale production becomes even more expensive (aided and abetted by the brilliant own goal of tariffs). Pootin benefits. Doubtless angered, the Don could respond by raising tariffs on reindeer at Christmas and take everyone’s mind off his economic incompetence.Not really, the Saudis will be reluctant for cheaper oil, they're going along with Donald.
The country who will mainly suffer from cheaper oil, and I mean really really suffer is...............Russia.
Think about it.

