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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Latin America, the US and Canada.

last update: May 2012

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One year of Trump tariffs prove corporate profits always came before the public interest
3-Apr-2026     Common Dreams
The 2026 NTE Report makes it clear that the Trump administration’s primary motivation behind its trade policy is to protect the profits of big US companies.
Comparing the digital trade provisions in the new US trade deals
3-Apr-2026     International Economic Law and Policy Blog
Focus on certain digital trade provisions in the nine agreements for which we now have the full legal text.
Argentina, US sign reciprocal trade and investment agreement
6-Feb-2026     Reuters
Argentina will give preferential market access to US goods exports as part of a new trade and investment agreement that prohibits barriers to digital trade and enhances cooperation on economic and national security issue.
Guyana and Belize strengthen bilateral ties with new cooperation agreements
5-Feb-2026     News Room
In the area of investment, the two governments intend to negotiate a Bilateral Investment Treaty, signalling readiness to begin formal discussions toward a treaty aimed at promoting and protecting cross-border investment.
Trade deals with El Salvador, Guatemala are gifts for tech CEOs
2-Feb-2026     Public Citizen
The Trump administration released a new “Agreement on Reciprocal Trade” with Guatemala, following the nearly identical one released yesterday with El Salvador.
USTR signs trade deals with El Salvador and Guatemala
2-Feb-2026     Feedstuffs
Both countries agree to recognize US regulatory certificates and to protect common cheese and meat terms.
“The scent of fraud”: the door opens for a new corporate assault on Honduras
21-Jan-2026     FPIF
While the fate of current ISDS claims remains to be seen, similar corporate investments and interests imposed under the narcodictatorship (the period 2009-2022) are sure to proceed with fewer barriers under the 2026-2030 Honduran government.
US, Honduras to launch trade talks, USTR Greer says
16-Jan-2026     WTVB
The United States and ‍Honduras intend to launch negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement as ‌soon as ‌possible, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
Where Big Tech and Trump are demanding tax cuts and deregulation
15-Jan-2026     The American Prospect
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
6-Jan-2026     Politico
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.