The United States and Guatemala explored this Friday “opportunities to expand commercial ties“And promote a business environment that”Attract US investment“In the Central American country, while the US thanked the efforts to” combat illegal migration. “
The Undersecretary of State of the United States, Christopher Landauheld a meeting with the Chancellor of Guatemala, Carlos Ramiro Martínezin Washington, the State Department explained in a statement.
In that meeting, Landau expressed his thanks to Minister Guatemalan for “efforts to combat illegal immigration“, Which said, are carried out through a collaboration with the US administration.
This meeting, the first among them, occurs in the middle of The trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump, With the rest of the world.
To Guatemalan products The president imposed a 10 %tax.
As published by the Guatemala government on social networks, During the meeting they also talked About the tariffs announced by the Republican.
“USA Enjoy a solid bilateral relationship with Guatemala, embodied in our shared commitment to Offer prosperity and security to our citizens“, Concluded the message of the department.
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– Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau (@DeputSecstate) April 25, 2025