CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet held a discussion on the impact of US policy on trade, economic performance and prices of goods in Antigua and Barbuda that are purchased through US distributors in Miami and elsewhere.

There was consensus among the Cabinet Members that a recession in the United State is likely coming, and that tariff wars never result in any victors.

Nevertheless, the Cabinet believes that Antigua and Barbuda can take some defensive actions to include scaling-up farming; growing and utilizing more local products; and, looking to other markets where goods cost less than in the traditional market.