Political Relations between the two countries are excellent. Trinidad and Tobago is the leading importer of Australian products in the Caribbean region, though Jamaica sometimes matches this trade. The Trinidadian economy is, however, stronger than that of Jamaica and Trinidad would thus appear to provide the more durable base for exports. There is increasing interest among the business community in Trinidad and Tobago in Australia. The Commonwealth is an important tie.
Cricket also brings the two countries together at the people to people level.
Trade and Investment Trade between Australia and Trinidad and Tobago remains at a modest level with the balance heavily in Australia s favour. Australian exports to Trinidad and Tobago have grown steadily rising 58 per cent since 1995, while imports from Trinidad have risen 6 per cent over the same period. The major Australian investor in Trinidad and Tobago is BHP which is among a significant number of American and other oil companies investing in hydrocarbon exploration. Opportunities Trinidad and Tobago presents a good range of opportunities for investment and export from Australia. These are provided both by the continued expansion of the petro-chemical sector and successful diversification into other sectors, public and private investment in infrastructure and increased consumer demand underpinned by continued economic growth, lowering unemployment and increased exposure to imported products via advertising.