PM BROWNE WARY OF POTENTIAL HIKE IN PRICES OF IMPORTED GOODS FROM PLANNED US POLICY

Consumers in Antigua and Barbuda and the rest of the region could be faced with sharp price increases for imported products, if a planned move by the Trump administration takes effect.

It has emerged that the United States is considering hefty fines on Chinese-built or operated ships docking at U.S. ports.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne warns about the inflationary impact of the proposed move, with container prices set to surge by thousands of dollars.

Jamie J. Roacher reports.