Guyana has stated that the United States' newly announced tariffs on goods linked to forced labour will not impose a significant burden on its exporters.
The government's assessment comes as Washington prepares to implement a sweeping trade measure targeting approximately 60 nations accused of tolerating forced labour practices.
The US Trade Representative is set to impose duties ranging from 10% to 12.
The US Trade Representative is set to impose duties ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from the affected countries.
Guyana's position aligns with recent statements from other targeted economies, including Bangladesh, where Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir similarly argued that the regulatory adjustments would not generate fresh economic pressure.
The tariff framework represents a significant escalation in US trade policy, using labour standards as a lever for economic statecraft.
For commodity-exporting nations like Guyana, the primary concern lies in whether key export categories—particularly oil and precious metals—fall within the scope of the forced-labour designation.