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Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
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Proposed El Salvador-China Free Trade Agreement Remains on Hold

Negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement with China remain suspended as Salvadoran manufacturers continue to express concerns about industrial competitiveness and the potential impact of greater import competition.
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