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The Government of El Salvador highlighted the progress in trade relations with the United States following the recent agreement that will eliminate tariffs on various salvadoran products destined for export. The measure, announced on november 13, will benefit national production sectors and facilitate the entry of goods into the U.S. market.
According to authorities, the United States continues to be the main destination for salvadoran exports. In 2024, 33% of goods shipped abroad were destined for that country, as stated by the Minister of Economy, María Luisa Hayem.
“The agreement has a direct impact on day-to-day exports. It’s important to highlight the country’s positioning by demonstrating its close ties with the United States”, explained Hayem, who also noted that El Salvador is among the first Latin American nations to obtain this tariff benefit, along with Argentina, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
The official added that the elimination of the 10% tariff imposed by the United States globally at the beginning of the year was the result of diplomatic efforts carried out in coordination with the Executive branch. One of the sectors that will benefit most is textiles, identified as one of the country’s main export sectors.
The government stated that this type of economic agreement is part of a strategy aimed at strengthening national competitiveness, attracting investment, and generating new job opportunities, with the goal of boosting economic growth and improving the population’s living conditions.
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