tariffs Archives

July 31, 2025

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The United States has imposed a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Guyana, as part of a sweeping package of trade measures unveiled by the White House just hours ahead of a 1 August deadline for countries to reach new trade agreements with Washington. The measures—part of what President Donald Trump once dubbed […]

April 16, 2025

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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, […]

April 10, 2025

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The Government of Guyana will meet with exporters to discuss any potential effects of the US tariffs, particularly those impacting the agriculture sector. This is according to Guyana’s Vice President (VP) and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, who gave the assurance during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House […]

April 4, 2025

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Chartered Accountant Terrence Jaskaran has commended Guyana’s move to engage the United States Government for further information on its 38 per cent reciprocal trade tariff. In an interview with Ignite News today, Jaskaran highlighted the US’s “clear-cut” intention to revitalise its manufacturing sector and increase exports by imposing global and reciprocal tariffs aimed at reducing […]

April 3, 2025

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Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that the decision by United States President Donald Trump to impose 38 per cent tariffs on goods imported from Guyana was neither surprising nor unexpected. He made this statement during his weekly press briefing at Freedom House on Thursday. […]

April 3, 2025

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Financial Analyst, Joel Bhagwandin has urged caution in the way Guyana and its regional partners respond to the United States recent tariffs on imports entering that country. The US’s Donald Trump administration on Thursday slapped massive tariffs on several countries in what he described as America’s “liberation day” in trade. Guyana was hit with a […]

April 2, 2025

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The Government of Guyana said on Wednesday it is engaging with US officials after Washington announced new reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, including a 38 per cent tariff on Guyanese products. In a statement issued through the Ministry of Finance, the government said it is working closely with its US counterparts “to better understand the […]

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Guyana hit with 15 per cent US tariff as White House unveils sweeping new trade measures

Guyana pushes for US tariff talks

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Chartered Accountant: Right decision to engage US on tariffs

Jagdeo: Tariffs no surprise, government to engage US for clarity

Guyana urged to approach US tariffs with caution

Guyana seeks resolution as US imposes 38 per cent tariffs on exports

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