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As of January 18, 2026, Bolivia’s trade relationship with the United States has shifted into a "Reciprocal Tariff" phase. While Bolivia is not currently a primary target of the most aggressive U.S. trade actions (like those hitting the EU or China), it faces new baseline duties that have significantly altered its export landscape.
US Tariffs Update: Bolivia (January 2026)
Category | Status / Rate | Details |
Current Rate | 15% (Reciprocal) | Effective August 7, 2025, Bolivia was placed in the 15% tier under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). |
Trade Status | Non-FTA / "Uncertain" | Bolivia lacks a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the U.S. and is currently classified as a "Statist Economy" by the State Dept. |
Deal Status | No Active Deal | Bolivia recently signed the EU-Mercosur FTA (Jan 17, 2026) as a new member, signaling a pivot toward Europe to bypass U.S. protectionism. |
Lithium Status | Exempt (Temporary) | As of Jan 14, 2026, the U.S. has opted not to impose Section 232 tariffs on critical minerals like lithium and antimony for now. |
De Minimis | $80 Fee | Small e-commerce shipments under $800 from Bolivia now face a flat $80 per item fee due to the 15% IEEPA rate category. |
Major Companies & Sectors Impacted
Mining (Lithium & Antimony): Comibol (state-owned) and various junior miners are under intense scrutiny. While currently exempt from the 15% rate to ensure U.S. supply chain security, the administration has threatened Price Floors or future duties if Bolivia continues to favor Chinese processing firms (like CBC).
Agriculture (Quinoa & Brazil Nuts): These exports now face the full 15% duty, making Bolivian produce less competitive against Peruvian or Colombian alternatives that hold better trade status.
Energy: State-run YPFB faces increased costs for U.S.-made drilling equipment, though trade in natural gas is primarily regional.
GDP and Economic Impact
GDP Drag: Analysts estimate that the 15% reciprocal tariff will shave approximately 0.3% – 0.5% off Bolivia’s 2026 GDP growth.
Debt Vulnerability: With foreign reserves at critical lows (under $200M in early 2025), the added cost of exporting to its 5th largest trade partner (the U.S.) exacerbates Bolivia's ongoing balance-of-payments crisis.
Geopolitical Pivot: The 2026 entry into the EU-Mercosur deal is a direct response to U.S. tariffs, aimed at shifting Bolivia's $500M+ annual U.S. export volume toward European markets where duties are being phased out.
The "Wild Card": SCOTUS Ruling
Bolivia’s 15% rate is tied to the IEEPA emergency powers. If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down these powers in its upcoming January 2026 ruling, Bolivia’s rate could revert to the pre-2025 levels (roughly 2-4%), potentially triggering a refund of duties collected since August.
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State | Info | Overall Rank | Agri | Innov | Mfg | Employ | Tax | Edu | GDP | F500 Rep | Trade Balance | Cost of Living | Disp Income |
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Texas | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 13 | |
North Carolina | 2 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 11 | 16 | 41 | 17 | 17 | |
Virginia | 3 | 32 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 34 | 35 | 3 | |
Florida | 4 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 30 | 37 | |
Washington | 5 | 16 | 3 | 36 | 28 | 45 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 43 | 1 | |
Missouri | 6 | 11 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 32 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 20 | |
Georgia | 7 | 15 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 34 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 26 | 19 | |
Minnesota | 8 | 6 | 10 | 47 | 6 | 44 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 9 | |
Ohio | 9 | 12 | 32 | 7 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 7 | 5 | 38 | 15 | 11 | |
Illinois | 10 | 5 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 37 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 32 | 7 |