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Trinidad and Tobago is an important actor in the Caribbean and, more broadly, in the hemisphere; and the U.S. enjoys a robust economic relationship with the country. The Commercial/Economic Section shares information on U.S. policy with the government of Trinidad and Tobago, and consults and cooperates with the Ministries of Trade and Industry, Energy, Finance and other government entities on items of mutual interest and concern.
The Embassy also partners with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service in Santo Domingo to promote the export of U.S. goods and services and assist small and medium-sized U.S. companies achieve export success. Please note that counseling or other information provided by our office does not relieve business executives of the need to research business prospects independently and obtain expert advice from local legal, accounting, or other private advisors before undertaking business transactions.
Businesses should visit http://www.export.gov/ to find the latest market analyses, trade events, trade and investment climates, and trade leads for Trinidad and Tobago. Select Market Research in the Find Opportunities menu and follow the link to the Market Research Library. Access to all market data will require registration with the U.S. Commercial Service.
You can also read the Trinidad and Tobago Investment Climate Statement 2012
Publications
- Country Commercial Guide 2011 - A comprehensive look at Trinidad and Tobago's commercial environment
- Commercial News USA - Commerce's monthly export magazine
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COMING SOON -- FEB 19
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Direct Line Call
Learn about doing business in Trinidad and Tobago
Date, Time, Time Zone: February 19, 2013 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST (3:00-4:00 p.m. AST (-4)
Topic: Doing Business in Trinidad and Tobago: Islands of Opportunity
Host: Charge d'Affaires Thomas Smitham
Brief description of call: Charge d'Affaires Thomas Smitham will share an exciting perspective on the business and investment climate in Trinidad and Tobago, an economy heavily dependent on oil and gas, but full of alternative opportunities. At the top of the Caribbean economic pyramid, T&T is a middle-income country with a welcoming if bureaucratic business climate. Please join Charge Smitham to discuss the opportunities for U.S. business in T&T's promising economy.
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Email: POSDirectLine@state.gov
Contact Us
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For further information, please contact:
Political/Economic Section
Embassy of the United States of America
15 Queen's Park West
Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I.
Telephone: 868-622-6371
Economic Assistant: Ms. Wendy Soulette soulettew@state.gov
Economic/Commerical Officer: Mr. Brandon Baron baronbc@state.gov