Everett Christian

Everett Christian is a former banker and management consultant who has been vocal about the need for Caribbean nations to establish direct trade routes to bypass the United States amid concerns over newly imposed tariffs by the Trump administration. He advocates for the creation of a regional free trade zone in Jamaica that would enable CARICOM countries to import goods directly from manufacturing nations, thereby shielding consumers from price increases and avoiding US ports. Christian emphasizes the potential for greater regional cooperation and the importance of exploring direct trading relationships with Central and South American countries as a strategic response to the challenges posed by current US trade policies.