Relations between governments have been tense since Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took office
The United States government hopes that Venezuela will keep on supplying petroleum to the country.
After holding a meeting with the Rotary Club of Venezuela, US Ambassador to Venezuela William Brownfield expressed his hope that the two countries are natural partners for geographic reasons.
Meanwhile, Brownfield also indicated that the United States would consider other suppliers if Venezuela eventually suspends crude supply.
Relations between governments have been tense since Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took office.
He has repeatedly accused Washington of planning to assassinate him and initiate a military intervention against Venezuela, which is the world's fifth-largest oil exporter and produces more than 3 million barrels of crude oil a day.
