The United States and Jordan have unveiled a new trade agreement designed to enhance economic collaboration, reduce trade barriers, and open up new business opportunities for enterprises in both nations. This agreement allows most American products to continue enjoying duty-free access to Jordan, while both countries will collaborate to eliminate logistical and trade hurdles, thereby facilitating a smoother flow of commerce.
According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, this deal is in line with President Donald Trump’s strategy to deepen economic and strategic ties in the Middle East, as well as to create new markets for American exporters. Meanwhile, Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Yarub Qudah, noted that although Jordanian exports to the United States will incur a 10 percent tariff, American exports to Jordan will remain duty-free under the current free-trade agreement. This initiative is anticipated to stimulate investment between the two countries.
This trade agreement builds upon the foundation laid by the free-trade pact signed between the US and Jordan in 2001, making Jordan the first Arab nation to forge such a relationship with the US. By 2010, all duties under this agreement were abolished. The latest trade figures indicate that commerce between the United States and Jordan reached $5.34 billion in 2025, according to US government data.
Jordan’s principal exports include chemicals, garments, mineral products, and precious stones. The United States, alongside China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, is among Jordan’s key import partners. This renewed focus on trade aims to capitalize on these economic interactions, offering substantial growth prospects for businesses on both sides.