The Government of Guyana has reiterated its interest in meeting with US administration to discuss the recently imposed 38 per cent trade tariff on Guyanese exports.
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, along with Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh and Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, met earlier this week with key members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA).
During the meeting, the government reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the local private sector to ensure continued competitiveness in the US market.
The Trump administration has placed a 90-day halt on previously issued trade tariffs and implemented a 10 per cent tariff on countries across the board—except for China.
Nonetheless, the government has expressed appreciation for President Trump’s willingness to engage directly with countries on the issue.
“The Guyanese Government is actively pursuing this option, given the strong relationship between Guyana and the United States,” the Vice President stated.
Several proposals were discussed regarding the trade tariffs, along with other initiatives aimed at promoting strong economic growth and the rapid expansion of the country’s export base.
Private sector representatives expressed appreciation for the government’s attention to the matter and its continued support for local businesses.
