In Washington, D.C., a crucial meeting took place between the Dominican Republic and the United States on Tuesday, where the newly announced global tariff measures by the US government were directly and constructively addressed.
The dialogue was described as friendly and positive, focused on maintaining constant communication. The importance of continuing to interact through established mechanisms was highlighted.
Assessment of the close relationship and progress of the Dominican Republic
The US delegation emphasized the proximity of the Dominican Republic and its role as a key ally in the region. They clarified that the tariff policy is based on a broader strategy regarding international trade, defining a minimum tariff of 10% for the Dominican case.
The Dominican team shared a detailed document summarizing the significant advances made by the country in the last five years in areas such as economic growth, bilateral cooperation, migration administration, anti-narcotics trafficking, and national security. This report was positively received by Jamieson Greer, US Ambassador and Representative of External Trade (USTR).
Similarly, the Dominican Republic reaffirmed its desire to continue competing on equal terms with other nations in the region that have trade agreements with the United States.
Ambassador Greer was accompanied by Sam Mulopulos, USTR Chief of Staff; Daniel Watson, Western Hemisphere Trade Representative; and Andrea Malito, Principal Director for RD-CAFTA.
Future directions and improvement of competitiveness
During the conversation, US representatives mentioned the need to discuss certain points mentioned in the USTR National Trade Estimate Report, which is seen as an opportunity to continue improving competitiveness and access to global markets.
The two delegations agreed to keep open lines of dialogue and work towards future meetings that promote feasible and lasting solutions for both parties.
Information about the official delegation
The official Dominican delegation was made up of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Mipymes, Víctor -Ito– Bisonó; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez; and the Minister of Finance, José Manuel Vicente. This delegation is part of an institutional initiative that began on April 2, following the US government’s announcement of the tariff measure.
Since that announcement, the Dominican government has organized technical working groups with the participation of public and private sectors, and formed a government commission to coordinate the institutional response. In this framework, official communications were sent to US authorities, which culminated in the organization of this first meeting in Washington.
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