The Opposition is calling for a proactive trade policy and strategy that responds to Jamaica’s evolving need to better integrate into the global goods and services trade.

Spokesman on trade, industry and global logistics, Anthony Hylton is urging Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Aubyn Hill and the Holness administration to act decisively on the urgent need to diversify Jamaica’s export products and markets.

Mr. Hylton was reacting to recent comments by the Minister regarding increased access to the United Kingdom’s market for Jamaican and CARIFORUM creative industries professionals.

According to Mr. Hylton, the Minister and the Government need to articulate a transparent and coherent trade strategy which recognizes that Jamaica’s economic growth is constrained by limited export products, market concentration and restricted trade routes.