The United States Government is working to support private sector projects in Trinidad and Tobago as both countries seek to deepen investment and trade ties.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the commitment during a private sector dinner hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) and the US Embassy on Monday.
Landau said recent investments and continued interest by US firms in Trinidad and Tobago provide reasons for optimism about the future of economic relations between the two countries.
He said commercial ties are an often-undervalued tool in developing relations between states and that more could be done to strengthen economic cooperation.
The August 10 engagement brought together senior US Government officials and representatives from Trinidad and Tobago’s private sector to discuss “T&T’s Next Chapter: Energy, Investment, and Supply Chain Security”.
Landau said the US Government is actively working to support private sector projects that can benefit the local economy and further deepen economic ties between the two countries.
AMCHAM T&T President Anna Henderson said the engagement provided an opportunity for members of the business community to engage directly with senior US Government leadership on issues that will influence Trinidad and Tobago’s economic future.
AMCHAM T&T CEO Nirad Tewarie said stronger relationships are built through dialogue and that such engagements could help identify areas for deeper cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and the United States.
The dinner included US Embassy officials and senior representatives from major private sector companies.
