AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS–Guyana Trade: The Trump administration imposed new U.S. Section 301 “forced labour” tariffs, hitting Guyana’s exports with a 12.5% duty (replacing the expiring 10% Section 122 global tariff). Guyana’s Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud says the move isn’t a new burden and that Guyana is pursuing an exemption while maintaining it has no evidence of forced-labour goods being produced or exported from Guyana. Policy & Legal Backdrop: USTR says the tariffs apply to 60 economies and are meant to enforce a forced-labour import prohibition; the rates run 10% or 12.5% depending on each country’s commitments and enforcement. MV Barima Accountability: The National Toshaos Council praised the government and responders but called for a comprehensive, transparent, independent review of the MV Barima tragedy, plus long-term support for families and survivors. Local Governance & Oversight: Opposition APNU wants the National Assembly to debate and approve terms of reference for an independent commission of inquiry into the ferry disaster. Supply Chain Relief: The Ministry of Public Works announced an interim open-barge cargo service to Port Kaituma (no passengers) to keep essential supplies moving while normal transport is disrupted. UN Leadership Race: Guyana’s UN candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett took part in the UN town hall debate, pitching reforms and a more effective, credible UN amid Security Council deadlock and financial strain.
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