The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has confirmed plans to introduce phased tariff increases on imports from Nicaragua from 2027, following a Section 301 investigation into labour rights, human rights and rule-of-law concerns. Under the proposal, an additional tariff will apply to all Nicaraguan goods that do not qualify as originating under the Dominican Republic–Central America–US Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The tariff will be set at zero from 1 January 2026, rising to 10% from 1 Janua ...