behalf of CARICOM as the Chairman to indicate to President Trump the kind of impact that will have on the Caribbean.” Browne emphasized the importance of the Caribbean Basin Initiative, noting that one of its key objectives is to ensure regional stability. “The United States should be concerned about its third border and any unintended consequences of its policies,” he concluded. As the situation unfolds, Caribbean nations are closely monitoring the proposed changes and considering further action to mitigate the impact on their economies and consumers. rely on supply chains from US ports, underscoring the broad regional implications of the US policy. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is expected to formally engage with the US administration to address the potential consequences of the proposed levies. Browne confirmed that CARICOM is seeking a carve-out under the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) to shield the region from these disruptions. “We are not seeking to become involved in the geopolitical issues between Washington and Beijing,” Browne remarked, adding that the issue has already been discussed at the CARICOM level. “The decision that we took is that the Chairman of CARICOM, Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, will write on 8 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 03
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