Overview
- The frameworks keep baseline reciprocal tariffs at 10% for Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador and 15% for Ecuador, with signing targeted within roughly two weeks.
- U.S. tariffs will be removed on select imports that are not produced in sufficient quantities domestically, with officials pointing to coffee, bananas and cocoa as likely beneficiaries.
- Partner countries agreed to open markets to more U.S. agricultural and industrial goods, streamline import licensing, accept U.S. product standards, strengthen intellectual property enforcement and refrain from digital services taxes.
- A senior official said the administration plans to drop the 10% tariff on Argentine beef and raise the duty‑free quota from 20,000 to 80,000 metric tons, a move drawing objections from ranchers and some lawmakers; separate USDA, Interior and SBA measures were outlined to support U.S. producers.
- The White House fact sheets highlight added concessions including tariff relief for certain CAFTA‑DR textiles from Guatemala and El Salvador, Argentina simplifying access for U.S. meats and dairy certifications, and Ecuador lowering barriers on U.S. farm goods and accepting U.S. auto and medical device standards.