Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Historic Trade Deals with Western Hemisphere Trading Partners

President Trump announces a set of “breakthrough trade deals” with El Salvador, Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala, framed as part of a push for reciprocal trade, stronger supply chains, and enhanced economic and national security in the Western Hemisphere.

These deals aim to:

• Deepen bilateral trade and investment with key partners in Central and South America.
• Expand opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, fishermen, small businesses, and manufacturers.
• Show continued commitment to fair and balanced trade that supports U.S. workers and industries.

• Will streamline regulatory requirements and approvals for U.S. exports, including:
• Will reduce non‑tariff barriers for U.S. agricultural products, including:

• Will grant preferential market access for U.S. exports, including:
• Commits to address structural IP problems cited in USTR’s 2025 Special 301 Report, such as:
• Will work toward aligning its IP regime with international standards.

• Commits to facilitate digital trade, including:
• Commits to protect internationally recognized labor rights:

• Commits to strong environmental and resource governance:
• Will remove or reduce tariffs on U.S. exports, including:
• These moves are described as creating “commercially meaningful” market access and supporting high‑quality U.S. jobs.

• These deals are framed as:

Next steps:

• The U.S. and each partner will move quickly to finalize and sign the agreements.
• The U.S. will:

• Trump positions these deals within a broader “America First” trade reset:
• The administration claims to be:

Recent related wins cited:

• Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Malaysia and Cambodia.
• Investments secured from Japan and Korea.
• New frameworks for trade negotiations with Thailand and Vietnam.

The fact sheet closes by arguing that:

• The U.S. can both defend its domestic production and secure expansive market access with partners overseas.

Country-Specific Key TermsEl SalvadorArgentinaGuatemalaEcuadorThe Prosperous Path ForwardLiberating America from Unfair Trade Practices