Bilateral Non-Tariff Barriers and Respect for Local Content discussed at meeting with TT High Commissioner
Executives of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday, May 14, met with Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner to Guyana, His Excellency Conrad Enill, where discussions included the private sector longstanding concerns about impediments posed by Trinidad’s non-tariff barriers, as well as the need for respect for, and compliance with, Guyana’s local content legislation by Trinidadian companies.
The Chamber was represented at the meeting by GCCI President, Mr. Kester Hutson and Mr. Richard Rambarran. Mr. Hudson underscored that with Guyana, depending on Trinidad as a transshipment point compounds the effects of Trinidad’s non-tariff barriers.
High Commissioner Enil asked for a copy of the dossier on non-tariff barriers affecting Guyana’s bilateral trade with TT so that he can thoroughly assess what needs to be done. The Chamber also noted a higher tendency of Trinidadian businesses exploring avenues to circumvent Guyana’s local content systems. H. E. Enil noted that he will be examining the issues and that he looks forward to positively working towards achieving progress between the two CARICOM nations.
