Agreement with the United States: no used clothing, no mirror measures, not a blank check, rather an opportunity
Ecuador's government anticipates $13 billion growth in non-oil exports to the U.S. by 2030 following a new reciprocal trade agreement, which is currently provisional.
Ecuador and South Korea agreed to start negotiations for reducing tariff elimination schedules
Ecuador and South Korea have agreed to negotiate a reduction in tariff elimination schedules and begin the process for a Bilateral Investment Treaty, according to Ecuador's Minister of Production, Commerce, and Investments, Luis Alberto Jaramillo.
Production Minister explains one by one the topics that cause debate over the agreement signed with the United States
Ecuador's Production Minister, Luis Alberto Jaramillo, addresses the controversies surrounding the reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, asserting its non-detrimental impact on the country.
Agreement with the United States: Internal Procedures for Effectiveness Expected to Conclude by July
Ecuador and the U.S. anticipate internal procedures to finalize a Reciprocal Trade Agreement by July 2026, according to Ecuador's Minister of Production.
Minister Jaramillo and the Deputy Minister of Aquaculture and Fishing traveled to the United States for the signing of the ART
Ecuador's Minister of Production, Luis Alberto Jaramillo, visited the U.S. to sign the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) benefiting Ecuadorian exports.
Minister of Production met with productive guilds of the Carchi province
The Minister of Production, Luis Alberto Jaramillo, met with representatives of productive guilds in Tulcán, Ecuador, to discuss local competitiveness and employment in border areas.
Ecuador: If Colombia's response is delayed and the security rate of 50% remains for several months, there will be adjustments
Ecuador has implemented a 50% security surcharge on Colombian products, and adjustments could be made if Colombia's response is delayed.
Tariffs: Ecuador analyzes 'each step in the statements from the United States to be prepared'
Ecuador is closely monitoring U.S. tariff policy changes following a Supreme Court ruling and a new general tariff announcement by the White House.
Jaramillo: Actions that are interpreted as subsidies or specific supports could trigger anti-dumping or countervailing investigations by the U.S.
Ecuadorian Minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo warns that certain actions under the Reciprocal Trade Agreement could jeopardize trade relations with the U.S. and lead to investigations regarding subsidies.
Carnival holiday generated $81 million in tourism spending
The carnival holiday from February 14 to 17 generated $81.9 million in tourism spending, marking a 12% increase from the previous year, according to Ecuador's Minister of Production, Commerce, and Investments.
Ecuador: The solution is that Colombia reacts and treats us like the good customer we are
Ecuador's Production Minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo anticipates that the 30% tariff on imports from Colombia, effective February 1, 2026, will be temporary and comments on its impact across various sectors from Dubai.