On July 21, 2026, the United States and Jordan signed a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that builds on the existing U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement. The agreement introduces new commitments covering tariffs, customs modernization, forced labor, digital trade, and national security cooperation.
While many of the provisions will be implemented over the next several years, importers should understand how the agreement could affect future sourcing and compliance requirements.
Key Provisions
Tariffs and Market Access
Jordan will continue to provide duty-free market access for nearly all qualifying U.S.-origin goods under the existing FTA.
The agreement also establishes a new U.S. tariff schedule for Jordanian goods and expands preferential access for Jordan’s textile and apparel sector. Product-specific tariff treatment is outlined in the schedule published with the agreement.
Forced Labor and Customs Modernization
Jordan has committed to strengthening its forced labor enforcement by prohibiting imports of goods made with forced or compulsory labor within five years and recognizing certain U.S. Section 307 exclusion determinations.
The agreement also calls for modernization of Jordan’s customs procedures, including expanded pre-arrival processing and paperless customs systems, with implementation phased in over the same five-year period.
Digital Trade and Supply Chain Cooperation
The agreement includes commitments to support digital trade, improve customs cooperation, strengthen export control coordination, and combat transshipment and duty evasion. These measures are intended to improve supply chain security and facilitate legitimate trade between the two countries.
What Importers Should Do
Importers trading with Jordan should:
- Review the published tariff schedule to determine whether products are affected.
- Continue complying with existing U.S.-Jordan FTA origin requirements.
- Monitor implementation of Jordan’s forced labor and customs modernization commitments.
- Watch for future CBP and USTR guidance as the agreement is phased in.
ASK Alba™
Sourcing from Jordan, or thinking about it now that this agreement is in place? Alba’s trade advisory team can help you review the new tariff schedule against your product lines and build a compliance plan around the forced-labor and customs-modernization timelines. Contact Alba to speak with a trade expert.
References
White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Trade Deal with Jordan (July 21, 2026) — https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-announces-trade-deal-with-jordan/
USTR Press Release: Ambassador Greer Signs the U.S.-Jordan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (July 21, 2026) — https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/july/ambassador-greer-signs-us-jordan-agreement-reciprocal-trade
Full Text: United States–Jordan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade — https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/07/agreement-between-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-hashemite-kingdom-of-jordan-on-reciprocal-trade/
