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Ecuador trade and energy developments

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Latest: Colombia resumes electricity exports to Ecuador

In early July 2026 Ecuador’s banana exports rose 6.75 % to 181.43 million boxes, driven by a modestly larger harvest and strong demand in the EU, Russia and the Cono Sur. A reduced tariff on Chinese imports also boosted

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Ecuador's 2026 trade agreement wave

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Latest: Ecuador signs US trade pact amid criticism over unequal terms

In late July 2026 Ecuador announced two new free‑trade arrangements. A deal with Argentina established a reciprocal automotive pact, granting a 10 % tariff on cars and duty‑free auto parts and setting a quota of up to 3,

Ecuador‑Colombia tariff dispute and rice trade

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Latest: Ecuador Resumes Rice Exports to Colombia via Rumichaca Border

In January 2026 Ecuador imposed 30‑50 % tariffs on Colombian imports, prompting matching Colombian duties and a sharp fall in bilateral trade – an estimated US$340 million loss and about 200,000 jobs at risk. The Andean