
Geopolitics
Dominican Republic's Tariff Tangle: Trade and Ties
In July 2026, the US dropped a 12.5% tariff bomb on Dominican goods, sending Santo Domingo into a dizzy spin! President Luis Abinader leaped into action, aiming to keep trade sweet while juggling ties with the US, China, and other global players. With embassies from all five permanent UN Security Council members, the Dominican Republic is making big waves in the Caribbean. Will their trade moves save the day?
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