El Salvador–U.S. “Reciprocal Trade” Deal: Tariff Relief Now, Critical Minerals Next

2026-01-30 - 12:35

Key Points The U.S. agreed to remove an extra “reciprocal tariff” layer for listed Salvadoran goods and cap it at 10% elsewhere. El Salvador committed to “allow and facilitate” U.S. investment across the full critical-minerals chain, from exploration to export. The pact ties trade benefits to tighter cooperation on sanctions, export controls, and investment-security rules.