The US has imposed a 15% tariff on Trinidad and Tobago’s key exports like ammonia and methanol, but exempts tariffs on crude oil and natural gas.
The US has implemented a 15% reciprocal tariff on imports from Trinidad and Tobago on 7 August 2025 under the executive order “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates”, signed on 31 July 2025.
This policy targets key exports like ammonia and methanol but exempts energy products such as crude oil and natural gas.
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar responded by saying that her administration is focusing on three strategies to address the issue, which include continued diplomatic engagement with the US, diversifying export markets, and regional coordination to address economic challenges.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the government is committed to these measures, acknowledging that although competitiveness might decline, comparable tariffs implemented worldwide could create a more balanced playing field.
Trinidad and Tobago, along with Guyana, are subject to a 15% tariff, whereas other Caricom nations enjoy a reduced 10% tariff rate, as announced by US President Donald Trump on 2 April 2025.
Trinidad and Tobago’s primary trading partner is the United States, with total trade valued at around USD 6 billion.
