Sino-CARICOM trade is a hot topic now. But can a trade agreement between the Caribbean and China actually be useful? In this episode, Alicia Nicholls offers some skepticism on that point. We had a wide ranging discussion about all things trade within the CARICOM (Caribbean Community): issues from the "One China" Recognition split in the region to the lack of policy capacity to even exploit current trade agreements will continue to frustrate the prospects of a Sino-CARICOM trade agreement.
Guest Bio
Alicia Nicholls is an international trade and development specialist with over a decade of experience working and writing on the area. She is also the founder of the Caribbean Trade Law & Development Blog.
Guest Contact Info
Twitter - @LicyLaw
I recommend listeners to check out Alicia's fantastic blog focused on Caribbean trade policy:
https://caribbeantradelaw.com/
Intro Music:
Chronixx (from Jamaica)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfeIfiiBTfY