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Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

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Three products may retain preferences

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3 agricultural products, coffee, beef and peanuts, would retain preferential treatment under the new tariff imposed by the United States on Nicaraguan exports.

AgroLatam.com (s. f.)

AgroLatam.com. (s. f.). ¿Cómo impactará el nuevo arancel de EE. UU. a Nicaragua? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/arancel-estados-unidos-nicaragua-exportaciones-impacto-agro/

Tag: Geopolitics Value_chains
Country: Nicaragua United States
Sector: Agri-Food (total) Meat and animal products
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Instrument: Changes in Import Tariffs Regulations, standards and legal frameworks
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises Agricultural producers
Result: Improved commercial competitiveness Export and import traceability

US to impose a 12.5% tariff

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A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing pressure on competitiveness and access to the country's main market.

AgroLatam.com (s. f.)

AgroLatam.com. (s. f.). ¿Cómo impactará el nuevo arancel de EE. UU. a Nicaragua? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/arancel-estados-unidos-nicaragua-exportaciones-impacto-agro/

Tag: Geopolitics Value_chains
Country: Nicaragua United States
Sector: Agri-Food (total)
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Instrument: Changes in Import Tariffs Regulations, standards and legal frameworks
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises
Result: Improved commercial competitiveness Improved market efficiency Increased market competition

United States to impose a 12.5% tariff

28/07/2026 Go to Evidence

A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing market-access costs and uncertainty for the export sector.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 28 de julio). ¿Cómo impactará el nuevo arancel de EE. UU. a Nicaragua? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/arancel-estados-unidos-nicaragua-exportaciones-impacto-agro/

Tag: Geopolitics Value_chains
Country: Nicaragua United States
Sector: Agri-Food (total)
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Instrument: Changes in Import Tariffs Regulations, standards and legal frameworks
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises
Result: Improved commercial competitiveness Improved market efficiency Increased market competition

Three agricultural products may be exempt

28/07/2026 Go to Evidence

3 agricultural products, coffee, beef and peanuts, may be exempt from the new United States tariff, subject to their tariff classification and compliance with rules of origin.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 28 de julio). ¿Cómo impactará el nuevo arancel de EE. UU. a Nicaragua? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/arancel-estados-unidos-nicaragua-exportaciones-impacto-agro/

Tag: Geopolitics Value_chains
Country: Nicaragua United States
Sector: Agri-Food (total) Meat and animal products
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Instrument: Changes in Import Tariffs Regulations, standards and legal frameworks
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises Agricultural producers
Result: Improved commercial competitiveness Improved market efficiency

US invests US$28.7 billion annually

28/07/2026 Go to Evidence

US$28.7 billion annually was the average United States investment in new projects in Latin America between 2003 and 2025, while Chinese investment reached US$46 billion in 2025.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 28 de julio). ¿Qué países de América Latina captan más inversión de EE. UU.? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/inversion-estados-unidos-america-latina-agro-china-2026/

Tag: Geopolitics InvestmentFinancing Value_chains Innovation
Country: Latin America (aggregate) United States China
Sector: Multisectoral Agri-Food (total) Finance, banking and insurance
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Science, Technology, and Innovation Agrifood Context
Beneficiary: Private enterprises Exporters Public institutions
Result: Impact: Economic growth Improved commercial competitiveness Technological Innovation

Three countries attract 70% of investment

28/07/2026 Go to Evidence

70% of new United States investment in Latin America since 2003 was concentrated in Brazil, Mexico and Guyana; in 2025 Mexico received US$7.98 billion and Brazil US$6.49 billion.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 28 de julio). ¿Qué países de América Latina captan más inversión de EE. UU.? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/inversion-estados-unidos-america-latina-agro-china-2026/

Tag: InvestmentFinancing Geopolitics Value_chains
Country: Brazil Mexico Guyana Latin America (aggregate) United States
Sector: Multisectoral Agri-Food (total) Finance, banking and insurance
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Beneficiary: Private enterprises Exporters Public institutions
Result: Impact: Economic growth Improved commercial competitiveness Income improvement

US capital generates 65% more employment

28/07/2026 Go to Evidence

65% more employment per US$1 billion invested is generated by United States companies compared with Chinese companies, and 22% more compared with European companies.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 28 de julio). ¿Qué países de América Latina captan más inversión de EE. UU.? https://www.agrolatam.com/actualidad-latam/inversion-estados-unidos-america-latina-agro-china-2026/

Tag: InvestmentFinancing Geopolitics Innovation
Country: Latin America (aggregate) United States China European Union
Sector: Multisectoral Agri-Food (total) Science, technology and innovation
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Digital Transformation Agrifood Context
Beneficiary: Private enterprises Agricultural workers Exporters
Result: Jobs generated Impact: Economic growth Technological Innovation

Wheat accumulates a 16% increase

22/07/2026 Go to Evidence

16% was the cumulative increase in wheat futures during July 2026, driven by the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, while maize reached its highest value in more than two months.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 22 de julio). ¿Por qué el trigo se disparó y qué puede pasar con los alimentos? https://www.agrolatam.com/mercados-latam/trigo-guerra-mar-negro-precios-alimentos-impacto-global/

Tag: Armed_Conflict Geopolitics Food_Inflation Value_chains
Country: Russia Ukraine World (aggregate)
Sector: Cereals and cereal products Agri-Food (total)
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises Agricultural producers Consumers
Result: Improved commercial competitiveness Profitability Improved market efficiency Food affordability

Two countries hold up to 30% of wheat

22/07/2026 Go to Evidence

Between 25% and 30% of global wheat exports are concentrated in Russia and Ukraine, meaning disruptions in the Black Sea immediately affect international supply and prices.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 22 de julio). ¿Por qué el trigo se disparó y qué puede pasar con los alimentos? https://www.agrolatam.com/mercados-latam/trigo-guerra-mar-negro-precios-alimentos-impacto-global/

Tag: Armed_Conflict Geopolitics Value_chains Food_Securtiy_And_Nutrition
Country: Russia Ukraine World (aggregate)
Sector: Cereals and cereal products Agri-Food (total) Mobility, Services or Transport Logistics
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises Agricultural producers Consumers
Result: Impact: Food and nutritional security Risk mitigation Improved market efficiency

Russia may export 1.5 million tonnes

22/07/2026 Go to Evidence

1.5 million tonnes would be the volume of Russian wheat exports in July 2026, approximately one-third below the previous year and the lowest July volume since 2017.

AgroLatam.com (2026)

AgroLatam.com. (2026, 22 de julio). ¿Por qué el trigo se disparó y qué puede pasar con los alimentos? https://www.agrolatam.com/mercados-latam/trigo-guerra-mar-negro-precios-alimentos-impacto-global/

Tag: Armed_Conflict Geopolitics Value_chains Food_Securtiy_And_Nutrition
Country: Russia World (aggregate)
Sector: Cereals and cereal products Agri-Food (total) Mobility, Services or Transport Logistics
Area: International Trade and Regional Integration Agrifood Context
Beneficiary: Exporters Private enterprises Agricultural producers Consumers
Result: Improved commercial competitiveness Risk mitigation Improved market efficiency Impact: Food and nutritional security