US and Ecuador Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement

Deal aims to boost market access and bilateral trade between the two countries.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:36pm

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The United States and Ecuador have signed a new agreement on reciprocal trade, unlocking market access for American farmers and manufacturers to Ecuador's consumer base of over 18 million people. The deal was signed by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ecuadorian Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, and Investment Luis Alberto Jaramillo.

Why it matters

This agreement is expected to further expand and diversify bilateral trade and investment between the US and Ecuador, boosting America's competitiveness in the Latin American market. It aligns with the Trump administration's goal of creating more balanced and reciprocal trade relationships.

The details

The United States–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade was signed on Friday in Washington, DC. The deal will provide commercially meaningful market access for American agricultural and industrial exports to Ecuador's sizable consumer base. Both sides have committed to advancing their shared economic interests through increased trade and investment.

  • The agreement was signed on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Jamieson Greer

United States Trade Representative.

Luis Alberto Jaramillo

Ecuadorian Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, and Investment.

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What they’re saying

“President Donald Trump is unlocking commercially meaningful market access for American farmers and manufacturers, opening Ecuador's market of over 18 million consumers to US agricultural and industrial exports.”

— Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative (caribbeannewsglobal.com)

What’s next

The full text of the agreement, tariff schedule, and joint statement on the framework for the deal have been published online for public review.

The takeaway

This reciprocal trade agreement represents a significant step forward in strengthening economic ties between the United States and Ecuador, providing new market access opportunities for American businesses and consumers in the Latin American region.