Trump Administration Imposes Escalating Tariffs on Ecuador Imports

In April 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency over trade reciprocity and imposed a 10% minimum tariff on all U.S. imports including Ecuador, increasing to 15% on August 7, 2025. The U.S.-Ecuador goods trade totaled $16.1 billion in 2024, with the United States serving as Ecuador's top trading partner.