Ecuadorian products, including flowers and avocados, will no longer pay a 15% surcharge for entering the United States as part of a new trade agreement.
Ecuador's Minister of Production and Foreign Trade, Luis Alberto Jaramillo, announced a significant reduction in trade tariffs for selected Ecuadorian products, including flowers, blueberries, and avocados, which will no longer be subject to a 15% surcharge for export to the United States. This change is included in the upcoming reciprocal trade agreement (ART) set to be signed between the two nations, aimed at enhancing trade relations and promoting bilateral investments.
The administration has projected that around 50% of non-oil exports will immediately benefit from this tariff reduction, translating to approximately $3.2 billion in exports. Jaramillo communicated this development via his social media account, emphasizing the importance of this agreement for the participating sectors as they prepare for increased access to the U.S. market. The agreement is expected to facilitate not only the export process but also enhance investment opportunities between Ecuador and the U.S.
Products that will see an immediate positive impact from this tariff reduction are specified in the appended documents of a U.S. executive order from November 14, 2025. Included in this list are flowers, blueberries, avocados, and pineapples, among others. This decision aligns with Ecuador's ongoing efforts to bolster its export economy, diversify its markets, and foster sustainable trade relationships that can stimulate growth and job creation within the agricultural sector.
