Trump Administration Finalizes Ecuador Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs

Ecuador's Finance Minister Pablo Arosemena said the economy is showing signs of recovery despite widespread protests in June that disrupted large parts of the country. Container activity at the Port of Guayaquil was highlighted as evidence of trade resilience; the comments imply mild positive macro momentum but are unlikely to move markets without concrete GDP, export or fiscal figures.

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Ecuador's Finance Minister Pablo Arosemena said the economy is showing signs of recovery despite widespread protests in June that disrupted large parts of the country. Container activity at the Port of Guayaquil was highlighted as evidence of trade resilience; the comments imply mild positive macro momentum but are unlikely to move markets without concrete GDP, export or fiscal figures.