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Ecuador's conservative president announces tariffs on Mexican exports in an echo of Trump policy

Ecuador's conservative president announced a 27% tariff on Mexican imports, similar to trade barriers established by U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Daniel Noboa stated that the tariff aims to boost local manufacturers until a free trade deal is reached.
Noboa attended Trump's inauguration and praised his win as beneficial for Latin America.
The Trump administration also plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexico, which may influence Noboa's decision.

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Latin Times

Mexican President Responds To Ecuador's Tariffs: 'Sinaloa's Shrimp Are Tastier'

Ecuador announced it will impose a 27% tariff on all Mexican goods. However, fewer than 0.1% of all Mexican exports in 2023 went to the South American country

1 month ago

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Breitbart

Trump Effect: Ecuador Imposes 27 Percent Tariff on Mexico

President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa announced on Monday that his country will impose a 27 percent tariff on Mexican goods to ensure "fair treatment" of Ecuadorian producers. The post Trump Effect: Ecuador Imposes 27 Percent Tariff on Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

1 month ago·United States

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Associated Press News

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Mexico minimizes Ecuador’s decision to impose 27% tariff on Mexican imports

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday minimized Ecuador's decision to impose a 27% tariff on products imported from Mexico.

1 month ago·United States

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Telesur

Ecuadorian Tariffs on Mexican Products Have Minimal Impact: Sheinbaum - teleSUR English

Imposing tariffs on Mexico makes no sense whatsoever and sets a very bad precedent, a former Ecuadorian trade minister said. On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum downplayed the impact of the 27% tariffs that Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa imposed on Mexican products. RELATED: Ecuador: Luisa Gonzalez Stands Out in the Presidential Debate During her press conference, she stated that imports from Ecuador account for only 0.4% of Mexic…

1 month ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Mexican president shrugs off Ecuador tariff announcement

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday dismissed the announcement from Ecuador's president a day earlier to apply tariffs on Mexican goods, noting that her country's trade with Ecuador represents a tiny share of exports.

1 month ago·Singapore

Ecuador imposes 27% tariff on Mexican goods

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa announced on Monday, February 3, that his government will apply a 27% tariff on Mexican goods to promote fair treatment for his country’s companies. In a post on X, Noboa said he favors more exchange of goods with other countries, including a potential free trade deal with Mexico, “but not when there is abuse.” Until there is such a deal, he added, the 27% duty will apply. Last year, Ecuador and Mexico broke off …

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