Carbon Pricing at Export Markets: Trade-Related Implications in Trinidad and Tobago

This paper examines the potential impact of border carbon adjustments on Trinidad and Tobago’s exports. Despite its marginal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, the country’s high carbon intensity exposes the economy to global low-carbon transition risks. The paper aims to raise awareness and encourage discussions on critical actions needed to maintain export competitiveness, enhance diversification, support balance of payments stability, and finance a green transition. The analysis recommends building on existing policies to integrate transition risks into development strategies, promote carbon intensity reduction, accumulate relevant data, and explore innovative emissions reduction approaches, including carbon pricing.