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Barbados maintains an open, market-oriented economy where services, manufacturing, and agriculture play significant roles. Regarding its international trade, the country's chief exports consist of the following goods:1
- Food and beverages2
- Chemicals2
- Electrical components2
While Barbados has historically engaged in manufacturing, the sector faced increased competition from cheaper imports due to globalization and trade liberalization in the late 20th century. The nationās primary trading partners include the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Canada, and other members of the Caribbean Community and Common Market.32