While agricultural sectors navigate the cost storm, Ecuador’s mining industry is experiencing a moment that deserves more strategic attention than…
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The U.S. Trade Deal Trap
Two pieces of news arrived from Washington in the same month of March, and very few Ecuadorian companies read them…
The Hormuz Shock: From Surcharge to War
In February’s TrendSpot we flagged Hormuz as a variable to watch. By March it had stopped being a variable and…
The Tariff Map Is No Longer the Territory
When the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a law, the problem isn’t the tariff that falls — it’s the one…
United States Eliminates the 15% Surtax on 105 Ecuadorian Products
The decision eases pressure on bilateral trade and improves Ecuador’s competitiveness inits main export marketThe United States lifted, as of…
U.S.–China Agreement Eases Tensions and ReordersGlobal Logistics
The temporary easing of measures stabilizes maritime routes and offers short-term relief toshippersThe United States and China reached a temporary…
Ecuador Faces the Possibility of Zero Tariffs for Bananas, Shrimp, and Cocoa: An Opportunity to Strengthen its Export Strategy
The United States has presented Ecuador with a formal proposal to eliminate tariffs on three of its main non-oil export…
Shrimp Surpasses Oil and Redefines Ecuador’s Export Basket
During the first eight months of 2025, Ecuador experienced a structural shift in its foreign trade. Total exports reached USD…
China Ends Third-Party Export Licenses: Impact on Ecuadorian Importers
Since October 1, 2025, China has ended the use of export licenses managed by third parties, requiring every export operation…
Maritime Escalation Between The US and China Shakes Global Shipping Routes and Puts Ecuador on Alert
October 14, 2025, marked a turning point in global maritime trade. The United States activated new tariffs under Section 301…