More than 100 days into Donald Trump’s new term, U.S. foreign policy has taken a turn that has reshaped relations with Latin America. In the midst of a more protectionist environment and growing geopolitical tensions, Ecuador has achieved something rare in the region: maintaining commercial and logistical stability with its main socioeconomic partner.

As the United States tightens its trade restrictions and redefines alliances as it enters 2025, Ecuador has been able to adapt with agility. President Daniel Noboa’s diplomatic leadership has been key to ensuring an open channel with Washington, circumventing the adverse effects of a less cooperative trade agenda.

Ecuadorian shipments of bananas, shrimp, flowers and cocoa to the United States have remained steady, without interruptions or new tariff barriers. This continuity is not only a reflection of existing agreements, but also of Ecuador’s growing importance as a reliable partner for food security and supply in the U.S. market.

In this context, the Ecuadorian port system (Manta, Guayaquil, Puerto Bolivar) has played a leading role: with modern infrastructure, predictable operations and growing efficiency, the country’s ports have become true strategic assets that reinforce the competitiveness of foreign trade.

What could have been a risky scenario for Ecuadorian exporters has been transformed into a window of opportunity thanks to three factors:

Trade stability: maintaining a steady flow of key products in an uncertain environment is a sign of logistical resilience.

Effective economic diplomacy: political management capacity allows Ecuador to protect its interests and open spaces for new negotiations.
Strengthened port system: robust infrastructure and efficient operations place the country in a privileged position in regional competitors.

For those who operate in foreign trade, this panorama leaves a clear lesson: in contexts of global uncertainty, predictable logistics and active diplomacy become competitive advantages. Anticipating, diversifying destinations and securing strategic logistics points is not only a good practice: it is a necessity to lead in changing markets.