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Ecuador-China Talks Put Shrimp Access and Coca Codo Into the Same Strategic Channel
Ecuador is using President Daniel Noboa's first state visit to China to pursue a broad economic agenda. The commercial watchpoints are suspended shrimp exporters, Coca Codo Sinclair, strategic-sector investment, and whether the meetings produce executable commitments.
BYD Brings Two Plug-In Hybrids Into Ecuador's Mobility-Technology Conversation
BYD used the 2026 Auto Show in Guayaquil to present two plug-in hybrid models. The event is a market signal for vehicle electrification, but the available report does not disclose local pricing, delivery, or sales commitments.
Ecuador Customs Revenue Reaches USD 168.57 Million in One Week
Ecuador’s customs service recorded USD 168.57 million in one week, 7.8% above the prior record and 74% above the 52-week average. Guayaquil Maritime District generated USD 102.83 million, with the result combining trade flow, customs assessment, and enforcement activity.
Guayaquil Tourism Spending Reached USD 140.3 Million in Q2
Tourists generated USD 140.25 million in Guayaquil during the second quarter of 2026. The city is also positioning its 158 direct international flights and MICE potential as part of a broader business-tourism strategy.
Guayaquil Port Seizure Puts Export-Chain Security Back in Focus
A container at the Port of Guayaquil contained 1.2 tons of cocaine hidden in 1,080 banana boxes. The reported destination-market value was USD 37.58 million in the United States and USD 58.57 million in Europe.
Ecuador and Japan discussed an economic pact in August 2026
What both foreign ministries said about their August 2026 committee work and a possible economic partnership agreement.
Ecuador Retains 10% U.S. Tariff Under Section 301 Regime
The United States applied a 10% Section 301 surcharge to Ecuador and 16 other jurisdictions. Ecuador's production minister says the rate preserves the country's existing tariff burden while supply-chain traceability controls are implemented.
Ecuador And Argentina Finalize Auto Tariff Agreement
The agreement lowers Argentina’s vehicle tariff from 28% to 10% and Ecuador’s from 15% to 10% inside a preferential quota of 3,000 units per country for 10 years, with separate origin-content rules above the quota.
Colombian Freight Resistance Slows Ecuador Truck Access
Colombia revoked its restriction after a CAN ruling in favor of Ecuador, but heavy cargo still is not moving freely because Colombian transport groups oppose the change and have warned of immobilizations.
Ecuador Holds 10% U.S. Tariff Position As Colombia And Peru Face 12.5%
Ecuador has a relative U.S. tariff advantage after Colombia, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic were placed in a 12.5% band. Fedexpor says 46% of Ecuador non-oil exports still face a 10% surcharge, but more than 54% remain exempt.
Ecuador Rice Export Restart Targets More Than 50,000 Tons After Colombia Permits Resume
Ecuador-Colombia rice trade is restarting by land after the first import permits were issued. The government cites an initial 30,000-ton negotiation, while Corpcom projects more than 50,000 tons could move before year-end.
Ecuador And Canada Sign 26-Chapter Free-Trade Agreement In Ottawa
The agreement signed July 24 covers goods access, rules of origin, customs, digital trade and investment provisions.