The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T) has issued an official statement of support for President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Jennifer Johnson-Carroll to the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Announced in the Chamber’s public release on Tuesday, the formal nomination was transmitted to the United States Senate for consideration on June 2, 2026, a procedural step that AMCHAM T&T frames as a meaningful milestone reinforcing the deep, decades-long bilateral ties between the two nations. What makes Johnson-Carroll’s nomination particularly historic is her roots: a native of Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago, if confirmed by the U.S. Senate, she will make history as the first woman born in Trinidad and Tobago to hold the ambassadorial post to her home country. This breakthrough, the chamber notes, shines a light on the outsized contributions of the Trinidadian and Tobagonian diaspora to global diplomacy and public service. Johnson-Carroll brings to the nomination an extensive, award-winning track record of leadership and public service. She previously made history of her own as the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Florida, where she became the first woman ever elected to the role, as well as the first Caribbean-born person to win a statewide public office in the state. Over the course of her decades-long career, she has occupied senior leadership roles across government, public policy development, community outreach, and advocacy work, building a reputation for unwavering commitment to civic good and collaborative leadership. AMCHAM T&T was careful to note that the nomination still must complete the full U.S. Senate confirmation process, which includes an initial review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee followed by a full floor vote by the entire Senate. The organization says it is optimistic about a successful outcome and is preparing to welcome the new ambassador once the process concludes. Beyond the nomination itself, AMCHAM T&T reaffirmed the critical importance of the U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago bilateral relationship, noting that the United States ranks among the Caribbean nation’s most vital strategic partners. Ties between the two countries extend across multiple critical sectors, including cross-border trade, foreign direct investment, energy collaboration, national security, academic exchange, technological partnership, and deep people-to-people connections built on decades of migration and cultural exchange. This ongoing partnership, the organization says, continues to drive inclusive economic growth, uphold shared democratic values, and strengthen cooperative action across the Caribbean region. AMCHAM T&T closed its statement by reaffirming its longstanding commitment to deepening the commercial and political ties between the two nations. The group says it stands ready to partner with the confirmed ambassador to expand collaborative opportunities, unlock new investment flows, foster cross-border innovation, and build shared prosperity for citizens of both the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.
Arouca-born Jennifer Johnson-Carroll nominated as US Ambassador to T&T
