Ecuador's President has given the green light to the Ecuador-China Free Trade Agreement, enabling Ecuadorian dragon fruits and blueberries to be exported to China tariff-free. The agreement, which will be effective within 60 days, will see China and Ecuador mutually abolish tariffs on 90% of tax items, with an immediate elimination of 60% of these. China is a crucial export market for Ecuador, with exports reaching US$5.291 billion from January to November 2023. The Ecuador Export Industry Association anticipates the most significant export growth in agricultural products like shrimp, bananas, flowers, cocoa, and fruits.