BCI was proud to support U.S. agricultural engagement in Central America during the Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Guatemala and El Salvador last month.
Representing key specialty crop interests, Claire Little (U.S. Apple Export Council) and Scott Somerville (California Pear Advisory Board) joined USDA officials, including Under Secretary Luke Lindberg, and fellow cooperators to advance trade opportunities in the region.
The mission provided valuable, on-the-ground insights into:
• Recent regulatory developments and infrastructure improvements shaping trade flows
• Market dynamics across Guatemala and El Salvador’s retail and food processing sectors
• Opportunities to strengthen relationships with importers and government stakeholders
This engagement follows the signing of Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART), which have removed longstanding non-tariff barriers and opened new pathways for U.S. agricultural exports in these growing markets.
Through in-market presence, stakeholder engagement, and policy insight, BCI continues to help clients navigate evolving trade environments and capture new export opportunities.