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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Panamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280adcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"280adcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX: Panamanian Exporters\u00a0 \/ Association \/Tariffs \/Donald Trump \/United States<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06162f2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"06162f2\" 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class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image_content_181-9675596_20250317181027.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image_content_181-9675596_20250317181027.webp 700w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image_content_181-9675596_20250317181027-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image_content_181-9675596_20250317181027-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Container yard at the Panama Ports terminal in Balboa, one of the national export points. Archive | La Estrella de Panam\u00e1<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328e715 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"328e715\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Experts in the field believe that it is unlikely the United States will impose tariffs on Panama for the simple reason that it exports many more products to Panama than Panama exports to the United States.<\/p><p><br \/>Amid the tariff policies that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, Panamanian exports could be shielded from any retaliation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, during an event by the rating agency, told La Decana that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so Trump&#8217;s tariff threats would not be directly aimed at a country with less than $1 billion in exports, especially now that it lacks mining activity.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal,\u201d Martinez explained.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Bianca Mor\u00e1n, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), emphasized that \u201cit is highly unlikely that the United States would decide to apply tariffs to Panama, for the simple reason that the United States exports much more product to Panama than Panama exports to the United States.\u00bb<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Mor\u00e1n reminded that the tariffs the United States is applying are to countries experiencing production deficits, such as Mexico and Canada.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, she clarified that \u201cif taxes are applied to us, we would be out of competition because production in Panama is very expensive. For example, electricity is expensive and inefficient. However, the only advantage we have is logistics, as containers are much cheaper for us.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The President of Apex mentioned that Panamanian producers in the U.S. market could benefit from increased sales if Mexican or Canadian products are removed from the system.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings emphasized that he does not believe Trump would impose taxes on the services sector, as Panama obviously depends heavily on trade with other countries. \u201cWe see it shielded in a certain sense, but it has undoubtedly been exposed in other ways, such as with the Panama Canal,\u201d he said.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Market<\/strong><\/p><p>The United States remained the main destination for Panamanian exports during 2024, with a total of $184.5 million out of $964.3 million in total exports, representing 19.1%, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Bananas, frozen shrimp, raw cane sugar, crude palm oil, iron or steel waste, fish oils and fats, fish meal, raw teak, antihistamine and antipyretic medications, decaffeinated roasted coffee were the main products exported.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The President of Apex shared that much of this 19% consists of essential products, mostly from the food sector.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00abAlthough what we export is small at the macroeconomic level, this figure generates jobs in a sector that is not so easy,\u00bb defended Mor\u00e1n, who confessed that this week, some Panamanian producers are seeking business opportunities at the Seafood Fair held in Boston, United States.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>While some advantage could be gained from the existing trade agreements between Panama and the United States to improve the presence of national exports, Mor\u00e1n pointed out that, unfortunately, this agreement has never been fully utilized, despite having a list of more than 100 products.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>She mentioned that she does see some positive benefits in that Panamanian exports could take advantage of the tariff tensions imposed by the United States to seek more markets and diversify. This way, she said, there would be no dependency on the northern market.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>For example, she confessed that the German government is interested in developing or boosting the export capacity of Panamanian producers so that they are not dependent on exports to the United States. This same proposal is repeated in countries like Spain and the European Union bloc.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings: \u201c<\/strong>We see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c04e60\" data-id=\"7c04e60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40cd9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b40cd9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1729\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6425\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40.png 1729w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-600x41.png 600w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-1024x70.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-768x52.png 768w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-1536x105.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1729px) 100vw, 1729px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e82c52 elementor-search-form--skin-classic elementor-search-form--button-type-icon elementor-search-form--icon-search elementor-widget elementor-widget-search-form\" data-id=\"5e82c52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"search-form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<search role=\"search\">\n\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\" method=\"get\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-search-form__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"elementor-screen-only\" for=\"elementor-search-form-5e82c52\">Buscar<\/label>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"elementor-search-form-5e82c52\" placeholder=\"Search...\" class=\"elementor-search-form__input\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" value=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"elementor-search-form__submit\" type=\"submit\" aria-label=\"Buscar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-search\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/search>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e7e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8e7e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About us <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76db9d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76db9d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. 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class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/panamanian-exports-shielded-from-trumps-tariff-policies\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tPanamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/panamanian-exports-shielded-from-trumps-tariff-policies\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Panamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-7242 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-economy\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" 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Amid the tariff policies that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, Panamanian exports could be shielded from any retaliation. \u00a0 Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, during an event by the rating agency, told La Decana that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so Trump&#8217;s tariff threats would not be directly aimed at a country with less than $1 billion in exports, especially now that it lacks mining activity. \u00a0 \u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal,\u201d Martinez explained. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), emphasized that \u201cit is highly unlikely that the United States would decide to apply tariffs to Panama, for the simple reason that the United States exports much more product to Panama than Panama exports to the United States.\u00bb \u00a0 Mor\u00e1n reminded that the tariffs the United States is applying are to countries experiencing production deficits, such as Mexico and Canada. \u00a0 However, she clarified that \u201cif taxes are applied to us, we would be out of competition because production in Panama is very expensive. For example, electricity is expensive and inefficient. However, the only advantage we have is logistics, as containers are much cheaper for us.\u201d \u00a0 The President of Apex mentioned that Panamanian producers in the U.S. market could benefit from increased sales if Mexican or Canadian products are removed from the system. \u00a0 The Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings emphasized that he does not believe Trump would impose taxes on the services sector, as Panama obviously depends heavily on trade with other countries. \u201cWe see it shielded in a certain sense, but it has undoubtedly been exposed in other ways, such as with the Panama Canal,\u201d he said. \u00a0 Market The United States remained the main destination for Panamanian exports during 2024, with a total of $184.5 million out of $964.3 million in total exports, representing 19.1%, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. \u00a0 Bananas, frozen shrimp, raw cane sugar, crude palm oil, iron or steel waste, fish oils and fats, fish meal, raw teak, antihistamine and antipyretic medications, decaffeinated roasted coffee were the main products exported. \u00a0 The President of Apex shared that much of this 19% consists of essential products, mostly from the food sector. \u00a0 \u00abAlthough what we export is small at the macroeconomic level, this figure generates jobs in a sector that is not so easy,\u00bb defended Mor\u00e1n, who confessed that this week, some Panamanian producers are seeking business opportunities at the Seafood Fair held in Boston, United States. \u00a0 While some advantage could be gained from the existing trade agreements between Panama and the United States to improve the presence of national exports, Mor\u00e1n pointed out that, unfortunately, this agreement has never been fully utilized, despite having a list of more than 100 products. \u00a0 She mentioned that she does see some positive benefits in that Panamanian exports could take advantage of the tariff tensions imposed by the United States to seek more markets and diversify. This way, she said, there would be no dependency on the northern market. \u00a0 For example, she confessed that the German government is interested in developing or boosting the export capacity of Panamanian producers so that they are not dependent on exports to the United States. This same proposal is repeated in countries like Spain and the European Union bloc. \u00a0 Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings: \u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal.\u201d About us Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. We work under high production standards and with social responsibility to obtain high-quality wood according to the needs and demands of national and international markets. Additionally, we actively contribute to the local economy by creating employment opportunities in the communities where we operate. Our commitment is to lead the industry in sustainable reforestation and wood production, preserving our natural resources and building a greener and more sustainable future. 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Amid the tariff policies that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, Panamanian exports could be shielded from any retaliation. \u00a0 Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, during an event by the rating agency, told La Decana that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so Trump&#8217;s tariff threats would not be directly aimed at a country with less than $1 billion in exports, especially now that it lacks mining activity. \u00a0 \u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal,\u201d Martinez explained. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), emphasized that \u201cit is highly unlikely that the United States would decide to apply tariffs to Panama, for the simple reason that the United States exports much more product to Panama than Panama exports to the United States.\u00bb \u00a0 Mor\u00e1n reminded that the tariffs the United States is applying are to countries experiencing production deficits, such as Mexico and Canada. \u00a0 However, she clarified that \u201cif taxes are applied to us, we would be out of competition because production in Panama is very expensive. For example, electricity is expensive and inefficient. However, the only advantage we have is logistics, as containers are much cheaper for us.\u201d \u00a0 The President of Apex mentioned that Panamanian producers in the U.S. market could benefit from increased sales if Mexican or Canadian products are removed from the system. \u00a0 The Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings emphasized that he does not believe Trump would impose taxes on the services sector, as Panama obviously depends heavily on trade with other countries. \u201cWe see it shielded in a certain sense, but it has undoubtedly been exposed in other ways, such as with the Panama Canal,\u201d he said. \u00a0 Market The United States remained the main destination for Panamanian exports during 2024, with a total of $184.5 million out of $964.3 million in total exports, representing 19.1%, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. \u00a0 Bananas, frozen shrimp, raw cane sugar, crude palm oil, iron or steel waste, fish oils and fats, fish meal, raw teak, antihistamine and antipyretic medications, decaffeinated roasted coffee were the main products exported. \u00a0 The President of Apex shared that much of this 19% consists of essential products, mostly from the food sector. \u00a0 \u00abAlthough what we export is small at the macroeconomic level, this figure generates jobs in a sector that is not so easy,\u00bb defended Mor\u00e1n, who confessed that this week, some Panamanian producers are seeking business opportunities at the Seafood Fair held in Boston, United States. \u00a0 While some advantage could be gained from the existing trade agreements between Panama and the United States to improve the presence of national exports, Mor\u00e1n pointed out that, unfortunately, this agreement has never been fully utilized, despite having a list of more than 100 products. \u00a0 She mentioned that she does see some positive benefits in that Panamanian exports could take advantage of the tariff tensions imposed by the United States to seek more markets and diversify. This way, she said, there would be no dependency on the northern market. \u00a0 For example, she confessed that the German government is interested in developing or boosting the export capacity of Panamanian producers so that they are not dependent on exports to the United States. This same proposal is repeated in countries like Spain and the European Union bloc. \u00a0 Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings: \u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal.\u201d About us Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. 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Amid the tariff policies that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, Panamanian exports could be shielded from any retaliation. \u00a0 Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, during an event by the rating agency, told La Decana that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so Trump&#8217;s tariff threats would not be directly aimed at a country with less than $1 billion in exports, especially now that it lacks mining activity. \u00a0 \u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal,\u201d Martinez explained. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n, President of the Panamanian Exporters Association (Apex), emphasized that \u201cit is highly unlikely that the United States would decide to apply tariffs to Panama, for the simple reason that the United States exports much more product to Panama than Panama exports to the United States.\u00bb \u00a0 Mor\u00e1n reminded that the tariffs the United States is applying are to countries experiencing production deficits, such as Mexico and Canada. \u00a0 However, she clarified that \u201cif taxes are applied to us, we would be out of competition because production in Panama is very expensive. 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However, the only advantage we have is logistics, as containers are much cheaper for us.\u201d \u00a0 The President of Apex mentioned that Panamanian producers in the U.S. market could benefit from increased sales if Mexican or Canadian products are removed from the system. \u00a0 The Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings emphasized that he does not believe Trump would impose taxes on the services sector, as Panama obviously depends heavily on trade with other countries. \u201cWe see it shielded in a certain sense, but it has undoubtedly been exposed in other ways, such as with the Panama Canal,\u201d he said. \u00a0 Market The United States remained the main destination for Panamanian exports during 2024, with a total of $184.5 million out of $964.3 million in total exports, representing 19.1%, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. \u00a0 Bananas, frozen shrimp, raw cane sugar, crude palm oil, iron or steel waste, fish oils and fats, fish meal, raw teak, antihistamine and antipyretic medications, decaffeinated roasted coffee were the main products exported. \u00a0 The President of Apex shared that much of this 19% consists of essential products, mostly from the food sector. \u00a0 \u00abAlthough what we export is small at the macroeconomic level, this figure generates jobs in a sector that is not so easy,\u00bb defended Mor\u00e1n, who confessed that this week, some Panamanian producers are seeking business opportunities at the Seafood Fair held in Boston, United States. \u00a0 While some advantage could be gained from the existing trade agreements between Panama and the United States to improve the presence of national exports, Mor\u00e1n pointed out that, unfortunately, this agreement has never been fully utilized, despite having a list of more than 100 products. \u00a0 She mentioned that she does see some positive benefits in that Panamanian exports could take advantage of the tariff tensions imposed by the United States to seek more markets and diversify. This way, she said, there would be no dependency on the northern market. \u00a0 For example, she confessed that the German government is interested in developing or boosting the export capacity of Panamanian producers so that they are not dependent on exports to the United States. This same proposal is repeated in countries like Spain and the European Union bloc. \u00a0 Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings: \u201cWe see some shielding in that Panama does not export many goods to the United States, so the tariffs imposed on everyone would not have a very strong impact on Panama, but they would have an indirect impact on trade through the ports located in the Canal.\u201d About us Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. 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