Trade Negotiations: Overview

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat’s Office of Trade Negotiations is responsible for developing and maintaining a cohesive framework for coordinating and managing CARICOM’s external trade negotiations resources.

The OTN’s mission is to help Member States maximize the benefits of participating in trade negotiations by:

• Providing sound advice,
• Facilitating the generation of regional positions,
• Coordinating the formulation of a cohesive negotiating strategy,
• Leading negotiations where appropriate