00:00The former foreign affairs minister notes that it is the sovereign right of
00:05any country to deport any undocumented or illegal persons. However, Meraj says
00:11the receiving nations should be allowed time to prepare. In the case of Trinidad
00:17and Tobago, he referenced the already problematic crime situation and warned
00:23that it could get worse.
00:53Meraj warns that President Trump is not a man of discussion, adding that new
01:02policy creation will continue in the interest of America.
01:23He notes that President Trump recently deported persons to Colombia and when
01:34the authorities there refused to accept them, he threatened sanctions until
01:40Colombia gave in. Meraj suspects that the American president will continue to
01:46operate in this manner until the reality of international relations and the
01:50impact it can have on the U.S. hits home. In the meantime, Meraj says the
01:56bilateral approach adopted by this government with the U.S. is a wise move.
02:02Still, he cautions that if it becomes necessary, the region should unite.
02:20He further warns that this country is no longer producing as it once did, noting
02:46that there are structural declines within the local energy sector. Meraj
02:51maintains that U.S. investment is still necessary for Trinidad and Tobago to
02:57thrive.
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