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As of January 19, 2026, the trade relationship between the U.S. and the country of Georgia is defined by a 10% baseline tariff and a complex geopolitical status as the U.S. monitors Georgia's trade ties with Russia and Iran.
Georgia (Country) Tariff & Trade Update
Category | Status / Rate | Details & Implications |
Current Tariff Rate | 10% (Baseline) | Subject to the universal 10% IEEPA baseline tariff implemented in April 2025. |
Trade Status | Strategic / GSP Eligible | Georgia maintains Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) status, though baseline 10% duties are currently applied on top of MFN rates. |
Deal Status | Active / Under Review | No new bilateral free trade agreement. Discussions focus on Georgia's role as a transit hub for goods bypassing Russian sanctions. |
Risk of Surcharge | 25% – 50% (Threatened) | Georgia faces high risk of "Secondary Tariffs" if the U.S. determines it is facilitating the transshipment of Russian oil or Iranian goods. |
GDP Impact (U.S.) | -0.4% to -0.7% | Broadly, the 10% baseline is estimated to drag 2026 U.S. GDP by ~0.4%–0.7% due to rising input costs. |
GDP Impact (Georgia) | ~2.1% Growth | Georgian growth is projected at 2.1% for 2026; trade with the U.S. is a critical offset to regional instability. |
Key Impacts & Company Exposure
1. Logistics & Transshipment (Georgia as a Hub)
As a "Middle Corridor" hub, Georgia is under intense scrutiny by the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments.
Risk: If Georgian ports (Poti, Batumi) are found to be "knowingly" transferring Russian-origin materials, the U.S. has threatened a 500% "Russia-Related" tariff on all exports from those facilities.
Ports Impact: APM Terminals (Poti) and other major operators are facing increased compliance costs to verify the origin of goods.
2. Major Industry & Company Hits
Automotive (Hyundai/Kia): While the country of Georgia exports few cars, the U.S. State of Georgia is a massive manufacturing hub. Hyundai’s $2.7B Metaplant in Savannah is facing increased costs for imported specialized machinery from Asia subject to 25%–36% rates.
Wine & Spirits: Georgian wine (a top export) is currently subject to the 10% baseline. However, if the U.S. escalates its "Reciprocal" policy against the EU/Caucasus, this could jump to 25%, significantly impacting distributors like Rive Gauche.
Energy: Companies like Schlumberger and BP, which have operations in the Caucasus, are navigating the impact of secondary tariffs on equipment and pipelines crossing the region.
3. GDP Implications
For the country of Georgia, the U.S. remains a vital but relatively small trade partner ($2.9B total trade in 2024). The greater threat is secondary sanctions. If Georgia is "locked out" of U.S. markets due to Russian sanctions compliance issues, it could shave 1.5% to 2.0% off its national GDP growth, as Western investment would likely stall.
Summary of Current Tensions
Secondary Tariffs: A 25% "Secondary" tariff was threatened in January 2026 for any nation "doing business with Iran." Georgia's proximity and existing trade lanes make this a high-priority monitoring area for U.S. Customs (CBP).
Supreme Court (SCOTUS): A ruling on the 10% baseline (IEEPA) is expected shortly. If overturned, the 10% duty on Georgian goods could be refunded immediately.
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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 |