Caribbean Food Insecurity

Tim Patulak

Published on: 03/11/2025

A detailed analysis of how global politics—wars, trade restrictions, tariffs, and energy decisions—are driving food prices across the Caribbean. This piece breaks down the regional context, key global factors, and country-by-country impacts for Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. It also highlights how shifting supply chains, currency exposure, and climate events intersect to shape local grocery costs, offering insights into what regional leaders and households should watch in 2025 and beyond.