US Backs Dominican Crackdown on Illicit Trade, Targets Chinese Firms

The US ambassador to the Dominican Republic voiced support for government actions against 'illegitimate trade,' including the closure of an illegal factory in Santo Domingo and shutdowns of Chinese companies deemed unsafe for workers. This signals US alignment with Dominican enforcement efforts, potentially escalating trade tensions with China in the Caribbean. The scope and legal basis of the closures remain unclear.

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