The CARICOM Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN), formerly the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM) is a Specialized Department of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and helps Governments to develop, coordinate and execute an overall negotiating strategy for various external trade negotiations in which the Region is involved. The CRNM is responsible for developing and maintaining a cohesive and effective framework for the coordination and management of the Caribbean Region’s negotiating resources and expertise.