Jamaica obtaining requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details of new US tax regime

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association anticipates some challenges and opportunities with new U.S. import tariffs

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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US President Trump announces 10 % tariff on exports from Jamaica; JMEA uncertain about how new tariffs will be implemented.

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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Public Procurement Commission expands life span of registration certificate

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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Opposition PNP says country is facing a cancer crisis

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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Opposition calls on government to provide update on actions regarding new JPS licence

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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Municipal authorities to be first target of SPEED initiative

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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Mark Golding welcomes court’s decision in the case to make Portmore a parish

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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JPS says there is a paradigm shift in its preparation for hurricanes

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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OUR concerned about effects of vandalism on service providers

The government says it has taken note of the new tariff regime announced by the United States yesterday.

US President Donald Trump unveiled the new import taxes on all goods entering his country, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% to as high as 54%. 

The tax imposed on imports from Jamaica is at least 10 %. 

The 10% tariffs are expected to come into effect on April 5, with the higher duties starting on  April 9.

Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith in a post on X says Jamaica is obtaining the requisite technical documentation to ensure accuracy of details and appropriate analysis. 

She adds that the government appreciates the public’s need for further information and clarity  and the business community and the general public will be  updated.

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Sydney Thwaites told Irie FM News that  there is uncertainty among Jamaican manufacturers about how the new US import taxes  will be implemented.

Meanwhile he explained that Jamaican goods sold in the US market will be more costly.

Mr. Thwaites said JMEA members also expect  new opportunities arising from challenges which will come with the increased import tax in the US.

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