Trade, an essential part of the Caribbean economy, is becoming even more so as countries participate in an increasing number of trade negotiations and tackle an international trade agenda of growing complexity. Caribbean countries today face significant challenges as well as numerous opportunities in international trade.

The Caribbean Trade Reference Centre is comprised of thirteen country specific Trade Information Databases (TID). The aim of each Trade Information Database is to assist the user in surmounting the challenges of understanding the implications of and the disciplines associated with trade negotiations. Each database contains the texts of official trade agreements, related national legislation, studies as well as other analytical tools that may facilitate a better understanding of trade policy issues confronting Caribbean countries.