The United States and Jordan have unveiled a new trade agreement designed to enhance economic collaboration, diminish trade barriers, and unlock fresh business prospects in both nations. This pact ensures that Jordan continues to offer duty-free entry for the majority of American products, while both countries commit to addressing logistical and trade challenges to bolster commercial exchanges.
Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, emphasized that this agreement aligns with President Donald Trump’s initiatives to fortify economic and strategic ties in the Middle East and to broaden market access for American exporters. Concurrently, Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, noted that Jordanian exports to the US will incur a 10 percent tariff, whereas US exports to Jordan will maintain their duty-free status under the pre-existing free-trade agreement. Qudah expressed optimism that this accord will escalate mutual investments.
Jordan made history in 2001 as the first Arab nation to enter a free-trade agreement with the United States, a pact that saw all duties abolished by 2010. This long-standing economic partnership has been pivotal in shaping the trade dynamics between the two countries.
In 2025, trade between the US and Jordan reached a total of $5.34 billion, based on US government statistics. Jordan’s significant exports include chemicals, garments, mineral products, and precious stones, while it heavily relies on importing from major partners such as China, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.