Dominican Republic and United States engage in dialogue on tariffs

Washington, DC.- The Dominican Republic and the United States held a high-level meeting in Washington to discuss the recent global tariff measure announced by the U.S. government. The meeting was described as positive and constructive, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue through established channels. The U.S. acknowledged the Dominican Republic’s strategic role in the region and explained that the 10% tariff applied to the country is part of a broader international trade policy.

The Dominican delegation presented a detailed report highlighting national achievements in areas such as economic growth, bilateral cooperation, migration, security, and anti-narcotics efforts, which was well received by U.S. officials. The Dominican government expressed its desire to maintain fair trade conditions comparable to other countries in the region with U.S. agreements.

Both parties agreed to continue discussions and work on addressing issues raised in the USTR’s trade barriers report. The Dominican delegation included ministers of industry, foreign affairs, and finance, who have been leading a coordinated national response since early April when the U.S. tariff measure was announced.