Guatemala will cut paperwork and speed approvals for United States goods like cars, medicines, and medical devices, and will accept more United States standards to make selling there easier.
Farmers and food makers get clearer rules. Guatemala will follow science-based checks, accept United States certificates, keep common food names like some cheeses and meats usable, and strengthen protection for inventions and brands.
Some imports from Guatemala, including clothing and items the United States does not make enough of, may face lower or no tariffs, which can trim prices and keep shelves stocked.
Online services get a boost. Guatemala will not add special taxes that target United States digital services, and data can move across borders so apps and cloud tools work smoothly.
The deal ties trade to values by blocking goods made with forced labor, fighting illegal logging and fishing, protecting wildlife, and setting fair rules on government buying and subsidies.
