AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Tariff Shock for T&T: The Trump administration has imposed new Section 301 forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies, with Trinidad and Tobago listed for a 10% rate (alongside several others) as temporary global levies expire at 12:01 a.m. Friday; the US says the move targets countries that fail to ban and enforce forced-labour imports, with exemptions noted for items like oil, gas, fertilizer and some foods. Tobago Manufacturing Push: Agro-processor Carlon Kennedy says Tobago small manufacturers need policy reform and stronger support to scale up and meet bigger regional orders, even when trade-show interest is high. IDB Invest x ANSA McAL Deal: IDB Invest approved up to US$500m (initial US$200m) for ANSA McAL, aiming to boost manufacturing, logistics, distribution and supply chains across the region. TSTT Board Update: TSTT confirmed a board change, with Nadirah Parbhdial resigning effective July 22, leaving the state-owned telecoms board at three directors. Culture & Industry Events: The Amalgamation Gala Caribbean Tour lands in T&T on Aug 23, while PJIA’s air traffic training milestone highlights continued investment in aviation operations skills.
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