Patrick Antoine
Patrick Antoine is a prominent figure in the Caribbean private sector, serving as a representative of the Organization of the Private Sector of the Caribbean (CPSO). He has been vocal about the economic implications of U.S. policies on Caribbean nations, particularly concerning potential sanctions on Chinese-operated vessels that could drive up inflation in the region. Antoine emphasizes the need for a reconsideration of such measures to mitigate adverse economic impacts on Caribbean countries that rely on these shipping services.
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Patrick Antoine, the director of CPSO, highlighted the economic risks of dependency on US imports.
Import uit VS kan met ruim 1,3 miljard US dollar omlaag – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-09-20
CPSO CEO and Technical Director Dr Patrick Antoine presented findings from a comprehensive study revealing troubling trends in the region’s goods trade deficit with the United States.
Study identifies US$1.3b in potential savings through CARICOM import diversification amid US tariffs | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-09-13Dr Patrick Antoine, chief technical director of the CPSO, warned that the global carbon tax would raise freight costs substantially for island economies.
“This will devastate us’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-09
Dr Patrick Antoine delivered a warning about the economic impact of US tariffs on CARICOM during a business forum.
US$542m fallout | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-07-09Dr Patrick Antoine, CEO and technical director of CPSO, emphasized the necessity of the CET alteration for the paint industry.
COTED sets tariff on paint at 35% | BusinessJamaica· 2025-07-04
The Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO), led by Dr. Patrick Antoine, coordinated a formal appeal to U.S. trade authorities.
Caribbean advocacy secures major victory as US exempts region from costly shipping tariffs
Unknown· 2025-04-22
Dr. Patrick Antoine is the chief executive and technical director for the Caribbean Private Sector Organisation, who warned about the economic consequences of the proposed fees.
‘More clarity’ urged on US Chinese ship fee pullback
Bahamas· 2025-04-14
CPSO CEO and technical director Patrick Antoine confirmed that the tariffs announced by Trump will impact the economies in the Caribbean region.
Caribische particuliere sector bezorgd over impact Amerikaanse tarieven op Caricom – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-05
Patrick Antoine expressed concerns that inflation could rise significantly in the Caribbean due to potential tariffs on Chinese ships.
Marco Rubio viaja hoy al Caribe para hablar de seguridad energética y de Haití en cumbre del Caricom
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-26
