US and Guatemala Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement

The deal aims to address trade barriers and expand markets for US exports.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 1:31am

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The United States and Guatemala have signed a new reciprocal trade agreement, according to the U.S. Trade Representative's office. The agreement was signed by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Guatemala's economic minister, and is intended to address trade barriers facing American workers and producers, expand and solidify markets for U.S. exports, and strengthen strategic economic ties in the Western Hemisphere.

Why it matters

This new trade agreement between the US and Guatemala is part of the Biden administration's broader efforts to deepen economic ties and cooperation with countries in the Western Hemisphere. It comes as the US looks to diversify its trade relationships and reduce reliance on China, while also supporting American workers and businesses.

The details

The reciprocal trade agreement was signed on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Washington, D.C. by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Guatemala's economic minister. The agreement is intended to address trade barriers facing American workers and producers, expand and solidify markets for U.S. exports, and strengthen strategic economic ties in the region.

  • The agreement was signed on Friday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Jamieson Greer

The U.S. Trade Representative who signed the agreement on behalf of the United States.

Guatemala's economic minister

The Guatemalan government official who signed the agreement on behalf of Guatemala.

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What they’re saying

“The agreement addresses trade barriers facing American workers and producers, expands and solidifies markets for U.S. exports, and strengthens strategic economic ties in the Western Hemisphere.”

— Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative (Reuters)

The takeaway

This new reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Guatemala is an important step in the Biden administration's efforts to deepen economic cooperation and reduce trade barriers with key partners in the Western Hemisphere, as part of a broader strategy to diversify US trade relationships globally.