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Hay 18 países de América Latina y el Caribe entre los afectados por los nuevos aranceles de EE.UU.

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource, KVIA ABC-7 · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El Gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció este jueves la imposición de aranceles de entre el 10 % y el 12,5 % a 18 países de América Latina y el Caribe, a los que acusa de no haber tomado suficientes medidas para impedir que en sus territorios se produzcan algunos ...

Why this matters in The El Paso

El Paso's role as a major border city and trade hub makes the new US tariffs on 18 Latin American and Caribbean countries particularly relevant. With Mexico, a key trading partner, facing a 10% tariff, local businesses and residents may feel the impact. The tariffs could lead to increased costs for goods imported from Mexico, which could in turn affect the prices of everyday items in El Paso. Additionally, the city's binational relationships and economic ties to Mexico may be strained by the tariffs. As the US and Mexico work to revise the T-MEC treaty, El Paso will be watching closely to see how these tariffs affect trade and commerce in the region. The city's unique position on the US-Mexico border means that any changes to trade policies can have significant local consequences, making it essential to monitor the situation and its potential effects on the local economy.

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Category: local · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: KVIA ABC-7 · Reading time: 4 min

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Hay 18 países de América Latina y el Caribe entre los afectados por los nuevos aranceles de EE.UU.

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