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Guatemala-U.S. trade and export development

Overview

Guatemala and the United States are advancing economic cooperation through the implementation of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) signed in early 2026. This agreement complements the DR-CAFTA framework, allowing 75.8% of Guatemalan exports to the U.S. to maintain a 0% tariff rate. Business leaders and public officials are focusing on trade facilitation, regulatory standards, and digital trade, with plans for a national delegation to visit the U.S. to ensure tariff compliance and expand the preferential product list.

To support these trade advantages, the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT) has launched an International Positioning Strategy, featuring the ‘MADE IN GUATEMALA’ brand and new digital platforms to increase global visibility. Efforts to strengthen specific sectors include connecting local producers with international buyers through industry events. For example, the ornamental plant and flower sector, which sees the U.S. as its primary market for 57% of sales, utilizes zero-tariff advantages on 80% of its items to maintain competitiveness.

Entities

U.S. Chamber of Commerce · Agexport · U.S. Customs and Border Protection · United States Department of Agriculture · AmCham Guatemala

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Guatemala launches new international positioning strategy for exports

    AGEXPORT has launched a new international positioning strategy for Guatemala to boost global trade recognition, alongside industry efforts to strengthen flower exports to North American markets.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Guatemala and U.S. advance Reciprocal Trade Agreement implementation

    Guatemala and the U.S. are working to implement the Reciprocal Trade Agreement, which grants 0% tariffs on 75.8% of Guatemalan exports, as leaders prepare for follow-up meetings in October.

Sources

centroamerica360.com · perspectiva.gt · prensa-latina.cu · prensalibre.com · quintopoder.com.gt · radio580.com.ni · tn23.tv · toyota.es · tvn.com.ar