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El Salvador became the first country in the Western Hemisphere to reach an agreement with the United States establishing 0% tariffs on its exports, a milestone that marks a new chapter in the trade relationship between the two nations and positions the country as a strategic partner in the region.
The agreement establishes a 0% tariff for salvadoran products entering the U.S. market, one of the world’s largest economies. This measure will strengthen the competitiveness of national exports, improve their positioning vis-à-vis other exporting countries, and expand business opportunities for salvadoran companies.
Boosting competitiveness and exports
With the elimination of tariffs, salvadoran products will be able to reach the US market at more competitive prices, facilitating access to new buyers and commercial contracts. Sectors such as textiles and clothing, agribusiness, food and beverages, manufacturing, and industrial products could particularly benefit from this new trade scheme.
Experts point out that reducing the costs of accessing the US market could translate into higher export volumes, expansion of domestic production, and strengthening of supply chains linked to foreign trade.
Impact on investment and employment
Authorities highlighted that the agreement would help boost foreign direct investment, as El Salvador becomes a more attractive destination for companies seeking to produce goods with preferential access to the US market. Likewise, new jobs are expected to be created in productive, logistics, and service sectors linked to exports.
Export growth could also boost the local economy, benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises that are part of value chains, even those that do not export directly.
Strategic advantage in the region
With this agreement, El Salvador gains a significant trade advantage over other countries in the Western Hemisphere by facilitating preferential access for its products to the United States. This could attract investments aimed at relocating production chains, in a global context where companies are seeking to diversify their production centers.
Strengthened bilateral relationship
The agreement also reinforces the economic and political relationship between El Salvador and the United States, consolidating decades of trade and cooperation. The United States is one of the country’s main trading partners, so this new framework opens the door to a deeper and more dynamic relationship.
Future prospects
The authorities indicated that the next step will be to implement the agreement and support the private sector in taking advantage of the new trade conditions. Strategies are also expected to be developed to diversify exportable goods and strengthen the competitiveness of Salvadoran companies.
In short, the total elimination of tariffs on Salvadoran exports to the United States represents a historic opportunity for the country, with the potential to transform foreign trade, attract investment, generate employment, and consolidate El Salvador as a key player in regional and international trade.
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