Saint Lucians Brace for Price Hikes Amid Escalating Global Trade Conflicts

Saint Lucians are advised to prepare for potential increases in imported goods due to global trade tensions impacting supply chains. This alert follows the recent 90-day tariff reduction agreement between the US and China, which could have affected Caribbean nations, including Saint Lucia. Inspector Gilroy Polius from the Customs and Excise Department cautioned that external price trends are upward, with local impacts expected to surface later. Citizens are encouraged to budget wisely and support local agriculture while the government monitors the situation and implements measures to alleviate living costs.