The United States will implement a 15% tariff on Nicaragua due to issues related to human rights.

The U.S. plans to implement a 15% tariff on all imports from Nicaragua, excluding those under the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement, with a gradual increase starting at 10% on January 1, 2027. This decision follows a Section 301 investigation revealing Nicaragua's serious labor and human rights violations. The tariff will add to existing tariffs and aims to pressure Nicaragua to address its policies. This action is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to utilize Section 301 against trading partners, similar to previous tariffs imposed on China.