U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Freezes Foreign Investment in Honduras

Originally reported July 23, 2026 by Diario Roatán

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cortés warned that international companies have suspended investment plans in Honduras pending the outcome of U.S. tariff negotiations, citing concern that a 10% tariff and potential further restrictions could push capital to competing Central American countries and hurt the manufacturing and job sectors.

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