Costa Rica News News Costa Rica » Economy: Costa Rica Faces Economic Risks from Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs
United States President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new tariff program today, dubbed “Liberation Day,” which imposes a universal 10% tariff on all imports into the United States, with additional ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: The Reasons Why Costa Rica is in a Slump
A surging colon and new 15% U.S. tariffs are battering Costa Rica’s economy, forcing the Central American country to endure slower growth for faults that aren’t its own. In the first half of 2025, ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Fishing tourism as a pillar of the blue economy: Michael Jordan’s Costa Rican experience
Michael Jordan’s second visit to Costa Rica for recreational fishing in 2025 underscores the growing significance of this activity not only as a leisure pursuit but as a driver of sustainable economic ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: UAE, Costa Rica promote trade, investment opportunities
DUBAI, 6th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Costa Rica have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic ties and strengthening trade and investment flows ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Costa Rica asks U.S. not to impose tariffs on medical devices
Nov. 5 (UPI) --The Costa Rican government has formally asked the United States to exclude its medical device exports from any tariffs that may result from a national security investigation launched by ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Costa Rica Residence by Investment
Costa Rica residence by investment provides applicants with access to the Central American markets, political stability, and vibrant cities for a minimum investment of USD 150,000. The Costa Rica ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Why Costa Rica Doesn’t Mind a Trade Deficit With China
A few weeks ago, Dr. Evan Ellis, research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, published an article in The Diplomat reviewing China-Costa Rica ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Maintaining Momentum: Q&A With Costa Rica’s Central Bank Governor Róger Madrigal López
Róger Madrigal López, Costa Rica’s central bank governor, speaks to Global Finance about the country’s outlook for the coming year. Global Finance: What is your view of the Costa Rican economy in the ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Costa Rica: Regional Dynamo
From pineapples and bananas to med tech, Costa Rica has reinvented itself as a high-value-added economy. Costa Rica has harnessed “Pura Vida” or pure life to more traditional industries, such as ...
News Costa Rica » Economy: Exclusive-US Plans to Fund Deportations From Costa Rica, Document Shows
Exclusive-US Plans to Fund Deportations From Costa Rica, Document Shows By Gram Slattery and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department is planning to spend up to $7.85 million to help ...