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US Tariff on Nicaraguan Goods Begins January 2026

12/11/2025

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The United States will implement a tariff on Nicaraguan goods starting January 1, 2026, according to the U.S. Trade Representative.
The tariff starts at 10% in 2027 and rises to 15% in 2028.
Nicaraguan imports not covered by the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) are subject to the new tariff, in addition to the existing 18%.
The timeline may shift if Nicaragua fails to improve labor rights.

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Story summary

The United States will implement a tariff on Nicaraguan goods starting January 1, 2026, according to the U.S. Trade Representative.
The tariff starts at 10% in 2027 and rises to 15% in 2028.
Nicaraguan imports not covered by the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) are subject to the new tariff, in addition to the existing 18%.
The timeline may shift if Nicaragua fails to improve labor rights.