The Caribbean is bracing for a potential trade storm as Prime Minister Mia Mottley warned that a proposed US levy on Chinese-made ships could severely disrupt regional commerce, inflate import costs, and destabilise supply chains. Mottley confirmed that she has sought an exemption for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from the levy, highlighting its far-reaching consequences for both the region and the US whose southern state Florida is a major shipping hub serving the Caribbean.
