The United States and Jordan have entered into a new trade agreement designed to enhance economic ties, reduce trade impediments, and create fresh business opportunities between the two nations. This deal ensures that most American goods will continue to enjoy duty-free entry into Jordan, while both countries commit to collaboratively addressing logistical and trade hurdles to foster a more robust commercial exchange.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that this agreement aligns with President Donald Trump’s strategy to strengthen economic and strategic alliances in the Middle East, thereby opening up new markets for American exporters. Meanwhile, Yarub Qudah, Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, noted that while Jordanian exports to the US will incur a 10 percent tariff, American exports to Jordan will maintain their duty-free status under the current free-trade agreement. He also highlighted that the agreement is poised to enhance investment flows between the two countries.
This trade deal builds on the foundation laid by the US-Jordan free-trade agreement signed in 2001, making Jordan the first Arab nation to formalize such a pact with Washington. By 2010, all duties under this agreement had been abolished. In 2025, the trade volume between the US and Jordan reached $5.34 billion, as reported by US government data.
Jordan’s export portfolio primarily includes chemicals, garments, mineral products, and precious stones. Its significant import partners are China, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. The continued partnership under this new agreement aims to bolster these economic exchanges further, ensuring mutual growth and development.
