Political analysts say Trinidad and Tobago has effectively aligned itself with the United States, driven by security concerns and economic interests such as access to Venezuelan gas, even as it maintains occasional independent positions.

While this strategy may deliver short-term benefits—including improved border security and energy prospects—they warn it also carries risks, particularly given the uncertainty of US politics.

Two analysts who spoke to the Express said tensions with Caricom are unlikely to cause a lasting rupture, describing them instead as part of long-standing differences within the regional bloc over foreign policy and governance.