The Dominican Republic government has issued Decree 502-26 to prohibit the importation of goods produced through forced labor. This administrative measure was enacted by President Luis Abinader shortly before the United States began implementing a 12.5% tariff on specific products imported from the Dominican Republic.
In response to these new U.S. trade measures, local industry groups, including the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) and the Association of Exporters (Adoexpo), are currently reviewing the tariff details. These organizations are advocating for a national strategy to bolster domestic competitiveness and maintain economic confidence in light of the changing trade landscape.
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