Exportaciones de Nicaragua caen 157 millones en dos meses: zonas francas son las más afectadas
Tras dos meses de aplicación del arancel del 18% de Estados Unidos, las exportaciones del país muestran una caída significativa. Zonas francas y manufacturas reciben el mayor golpe.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's total exports fell from $869.8 million in July to $712 million in September, a loss of $157 million.
- The 18% US tariff, applied since August, has generally impacted all Nicaraguan exports.
- Free trade zones saw a $53 million decrease in exports, a 15.6% decline, showing they are the most affected.
- Exports to the US, though recovering slightly in September, remain below July levels.
- The US accounts for 45.7% of Nicaragua's total exports, emphasizing historical dependence.
- A US investigation under Section 301 may lead to further trade measures, potentially suspending CAFTA-DR benefits or imposing 100% tariffs.