"The first thing he said was that Canada never recognized the legitimacy of Maduro's presidency-that has a lot to do with timing because we have CUSMA currently up for review. There are a lot of uncertainties associated with that."
"Because of the turbulence we faced last year, Canada really needed to consider a response that wouldn't anger the US,"
Observers labeled the prime minister's statement on the US capture of Nicolás Maduro as weak, slow, lethargic, and impotent. A measured and pragmatic response emphasized that Canada never recognized Maduro's legitimacy, with that stance tied to the timing of the CUSMA review. Uncertainties about how the US will approach the review and potential unexpected demands from the US administration complicate negotiations. Recent tariffs and trade disputes strained relations, making Ottawa cautious to avoid angering the US. Concerns about US interest in Venezuelan oil and Canada’s economic integration with the US shape the cautious posture.
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