Joint Statement on Framework for United States–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

President Donald J. Trump and President Daniel Noboa announce a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Ecuador, aimed at:

• Expanding market access in both directions
• Aligning more closely on economic and national security
• Building on the U.S.–Ecuador Trade and Investment Council Agreement (signed 1990, updated 2020)

1. Tariffs

• Ecuador will reduce or eliminate tariffs on:
• Ecuador will also set tariff‑rate quotas on additional agricultural goods.
• The United States will remove reciprocal tariffs on qualifying Ecuadorian exports that cannot be grown, mined, or naturally produced in the U.S. in sufficient quantities.

2. Non‑Tariff Barriers

• Agriculture

  • Ecuador is reforming its import licensing and facility registration systems for food and agricultural products.
  • Goals: more transparency, predictability, and fewer onerous barriers to U.S. exports.
  • Ecuador will ensure market access is not restricted merely due to the use of certain cheese and meat terms.

• Trade Facilitation

  • End pre‑shipment inspection mandates.
  • Create contingency plans for its Single Window system.
  • Expand its Authorized Economic Operator program to include express delivery carriers within three months.

• Intellectual Property

  • Ecuador will ensure transparency and fairness on geographical indications.
  • Address IP issues identified in USTR’s 2025 Special 301 Report.
  • The U.S. and Ecuador will continue finalizing commitments on international IP treaties.

3. Labor

• Ecuador commits to protect internationally recognized labor rights.
• Will strengthen labor law enforcement.
• Will prohibit imports of goods produced by forced or compulsory labor.

4. Environment

• Adopt and maintain high levels of environmental protection and enforce environmental laws.
• Improve forest sector governance and combat illegal logging.
• Encourage a more resource‑efficient economy.
• Fully implement the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and strengthen fisheries enforcement.
• Combat illegal wildlife trade.

5. Services

• Ecuador will not introduce new discriminatory barriers to services.
• Will remove barriers on advertising services.

6. Digital Trade

• Facilitate digital trade by:

7. Economic & National Security

• Both countries will deepen cooperation to:

• The U.S. and Ecuador are working to finalize the text, prepare it for signature, and complete domestic formalities so the Agreement can enter into force.
• In light of Ecuador’s commitments, the U.S. will remove reciprocal tariffs on specific qualifying Ecuadorian exports.
• Both countries will review implementation and maintain close coordination on trade and investment through their Trade and Investment Council.

Key Elements of the AgreementImplementation and Follow‑Up