Huge trade deficit between Jamaica and Trinidad

 Another attempt is being made to address the huge trade deficit between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad's Trade Minister Stephen Cadiz is to lead a delegation to the island on April 26.

It will comprise eight members from Trinidad's public sector and about 20 business people from the private sector on a buyers’ mission.

Mr. Cadiz says the four-day trip is to narrow the differential in trade between Trinidad and Jamaica.

He says the purpose of  the visit is to identify Jamaican goods for import.

In 2010, the total exports to Jamaica stood at TT $4.5 billion with the trade deficit standing at over TT $4 billion in Trinidad and Tobago’s favour.