The United States and Jordan have entered into a new trade agreement designed to enhance economic collaboration, minimize trade barriers, and generate new business opportunities for companies in both nations. This deal will ensure that Jordan continues to offer duty-free entry for most American goods, while both countries strive to eliminate logistical and trade challenges to bolster commercial exchanges.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that this agreement aligns with President Donald Trump’s initiative to reinforce economic and strategic ties in the Middle East, thereby opening up new markets for US exporters. Meanwhile, Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, noted that Jordanian exports to the US will incur a 10 percent tariff, whereas American exports to Jordan will continue to be exempt from tariffs under the prevailing free-trade agreement. The minister also highlighted that the agreement is anticipated to enhance investment activities between the two nations.
The US-Jordan partnership in trade dates back to 2001 when they signed a free-trade agreement, marking Jordan as the first Arab nation to create such an accord with the US. By 2010, all duties under this agreement had been eradicated, paving the way for smoother trade relations.
In terms of trade volume, the bilateral exchanges between the United States and Jordan reached $5.34 billion in 2025, as per US government statistics. Jordan’s primary exports to the US include chemicals, garments, mineral products, and precious stones. On the other hand, its key import partners are China, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
