US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Trinidad and Tobago
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Trinidad and Tobago is a significant LNG exporter to the U.S. A 10% tariff could slightly raise natural gas costs, particularly for the southeastern United States which imports Caribbean LNG.
Trinidad and Tobago tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (LNG) | 10% | USTR / official |
| Petroleum Products | 10% | USTR / official |
| Chemicals | 10% | USTR / official |
| Ammonia & Fertilizers | 10% | USTR / official |
| Steel Products | 10% | USTR / official |
Trinidad and Tobago trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.4B Small holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $3.2B 2024 goods trade deficit
Trinidad and Tobago tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Natural Gas (LNG) seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Trinidad and Tobago sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Natural Gas (LNG) (10%), Petroleum Products (10%), Chemicals (10%).
What does Trinidad and Tobago's tariff impact score mean?
26/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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