
A Bilateral Crisis Unfolds: From Tariff Escalation to Economic Brinkmanship The trade relationship between Colombia and Ecuador has reached a critical juncture, marking a significant departure from the historical pattern of trade disputes being confined primarily to advanced economies and their key trading partners. What began as Ecuador’s unilateral decision to impose 50 percent tariffs…

Shared Vision and Strategic Alignment President Donald J. Trump and President Daniel Noboa have affirmed a shared vision for bilateral growth rooted in democratic values, private enterprise, and a rules-based commercial environment. The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Ecuador builds on decades of economic engagement most…