Fedexpor warns that the tariff war threatens thousands of jobs
Fedexpor not only diagnoses the problem but also proposes a solution path. Photo: PORTAFOLIO
TL;DR
- Fedexpor urges Ecuadorian and Colombian governments to de-escalate tariff increases urgently.
- Ecuador recently raised its security rate on Colombian products, with Colombia preparing a similar response.
- In 2025, Colombia was Ecuador's third-largest supplier, with $1.67 billion in exports.
- Ecuador exported $850.2 million to Colombia in 2024, with 2,667 Colombian companies involved.
- Fedexpor emphasizes that the trade integration between the two countries is robust and not easily rebuilt if broken.
- The federation stresses that political differences should not compromise legitimate security and anti-narcotics objectives or the shared commercial heritage.
- Javier Díaz, president of Analdex, warned that tariff increases close trade and expects normalization only after a change in administration.
- Fedexpor proposes using the Andean Community framework to resolve differences instead of escalating tariffs.
- The case has been brought before the Andean Community, arguing that Ecuadorian measures violate the Cartagena Agreement.
- The dispute affects citizens, businesses, trade, and integration, threatening the economic relationship model of both neighboring countries.