Economy

Nicaragua Eliminates Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Widening Trade Gap

Nicaragua has eliminated, with immediate effect, all tariffs on Chinese imports. It remains unclear whether Beijing will reciprocate

Nicaragua has eliminated, with immediate effect, all tariffs on Chinese imports. It remains unclear whether Beijing will reciprocate

Iván Olivares · 9 de May 2026

“Economy of Discontent”: Behind the Mirage of the Ortega Regime’s Economic Well-Being

The country’s macroeconomic stability conceals the reality of widespread discontent: low wages, an unaffordable basic food basket, and unreliable employment figures

The country’s macroeconomic stability conceals the reality of widespread discontent: low wages, an unaffordable basic food basket, and unreliable employment figures

Iván Olivares · 23 de April 2026

Gold and Coffee Drive Nicaragua’s Exports Past USD 8 Billion in 2025

Nicaragua’s total exports grew 15.4% compared to 2024, with the United States as the primary destination.

Nicaragua’s total exports grew 15.4% compared to 2024, with the United States as the primary destination.

Iván Olivares · 2 de March 2026

Ortega’s Relationship With Iran Generates Another Risk to Nicaragua’s Exports to the U.S.

25% U.S. tariff on any nation that “does business” with Iran would affect Nicaraguan exports, employment and public finances.

25% U.S. tariff on any nation that “does business” with Iran would affect Nicaraguan exports, employment and public finances.

Agencia EFE · 21 de January 2026

“Ortega Put Nicaragua On the U.S. Agenda Through CAFTA Violations”

Juan Sebastián Chamorro: “Just when CAFTA has been most beneficial for Nicaragua, it could be abruptly shut down”

Juan Sebastián Chamorro: “Just when CAFTA has been most beneficial for Nicaragua, it could be abruptly shut down”

Carlos F. Chamorro · 27 de October 2025

Trump’s 18% Tariffs to Hit Nicaraguan Textile and Auto Harness Exports

Juan Sebastián Chamorro: the U.S. investigation into CAFTA violations is ongoing, and Nicaragua has been excluded from the investment tour.

Juan Sebastián Chamorro: the U.S. investigation into CAFTA violations is ongoing, and Nicaragua has been excluded from the investment tour.

Carlos F. Chamorro · 5 de August 2025