Cabinet has engaged in discussions regarding the US President’s recently announced policies during “Liberation Day” on Monday. 

What initially seemed like a clear direction took a sudden twist on Wednesday when it was revealed that the implementation of the US Tariffs will be suspended for a 90-day period. 

The news sent ripples through the global finance markets, which have already been feeling the strain. 

Following the tariff announcement, stock markets around the world began to react negatively, with reports indicating losses in the trillions of dollars. 

Caribbean nations, including Antigua and Barbuda, found themselves in a precarious position when it was announced that a 10% tariff was to be imposed on their minimal exports to the US. However, this, too, will be put on hold for the next three months, bringing a temporary sense of relief amidst growing chaos.

The uncertainty created by the initial tariff announcement has left many nations scrambling to develop defensive strategies to protect their industries reliant on exports to the United States.

The landscape remains volatile, as businesses and governments evaluate the potential long-term impacts of current U.S. trade policies.

Additionally, there is still no update on whether sanctions against Venezuela and Cuba will be further tightened.

Concerns grow that various programs involving credit from Venezuela for petroleum purchases could be significantly impacted by the newly imposed US trade embargo against the country.