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The U.S. is a primary signatory and partner in the U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, as evidenced by its role in establishing economic security priorities [1], providing reciprocal tariff exemptions [2], and setting standards for exports [3] to strengthen the bilateral economic relationship [4].
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 5 facts
accountThe U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment was announced on November 13, 2025, with the framework agreement text released as a joint statement on the same day.
claimThe objective of the U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment is to strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries and build upon the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), which entered into force in 2006.
claimEl Salvador agreed to cooperate with the United States on economic security priorities, including export controls, duty evasion, investment screening, and addressing nonmarket practices, as part of the U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.
claimThe U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade provides a reciprocal tariff exemption for goods that qualify as originating under the rules of origin of the CAFTA-DR, marking the first time the United States has provided this specific exemption to an existing Free Trade Agreement partner.
claimUnder the U.S.-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, El Salvador agreed to address nontariff barriers by accepting U.S. standards on automobiles and expediting product registration for U.S. exports.