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White House Considers New Tariffs on Nicaragua Due to Human Rights Concerns
By Hadriana Lowenkron | October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM UTC | Updated on October 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM UTC
The White House is evaluating the possibility of imposing additional tariffs on imports from Nicaragua or revoking the country’s benefits under a free trade agreement, according to a report from the Office of the US Trade Representative.
The report highlights that Nicaragua’s ongoing violations of labor rights, human rights, and fundamental freedoms, along with the erosion of the rule of law, negatively impact U.S. commerce. Under the leadership of President Daniel Ortega and his co-president and wife, Rosario Murillo, Nicaragua has seen a significant crackdown on dissent, targeting local journalists and non-governmental organizations in recent years.
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