AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Tariff Shock: The Trump administration has imposed new Section 301 tariffs on 60 trading partners, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, replacing an expiring temporary 10% levy. Rates range from 10% to 12.5% tied to alleged failures to ban forced-labour imports; Trinidad and Tobago is listed at 10% while other countries face 12.5%. Local Business & Trade: The TTADA is pushing for urgent talks with Finance Minister Tancoo after Customs moved overnight to tax mild hybrid vehicles previously treated as tax-exempt, with dealers saying some shipments are stuck pending new payments. Inter-Island Logistics: NIDCO says the M.V. Golden Carrier will replace Blue Wave Harmony on the cargo seabridge during maintenance and upgrades, with no added cost to the State. Legal/Detention Update: Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander revoked the Preventive Detention Orders against Dominic and Genevieve Hadeed, while the criminal investigation continues. Connectivity Boost: Contour Airlines announced a new non-stop Dominica–Trinidad route starting Oct. 5, 2026. Regional Industry: A Tobago agro-processor says small manufacturers need policy and support to scale up for larger regional orders.
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