Tariff Cuts and Reciprocal Trade
The framework agreements generally involve mutual tariff reductions and the removal of trade barriers by U.S. partners. In exchange, the United States offers tariff reductions of its own — including zero-duty treatment for many goods not widely produced or readily available domestically.
The arrangements are designed as reciprocal trade measures, structured to create balanced access while supporting supply chain resilience across the hemisphere.
By pairing tariff relief with market access, the agreements aim to operate like synchronized gears in a larger economic engine — each country lowering hurdles in tandem to accelerate commerce.
With deals now formalized with El Salvador and Guatemala, U.S. trade officials are signaling a continued effort to anchor economic alliances closer to home, strengthening regional trade networks at a time when global supply chains remain under pressure.
