DOMINICAN REPUBLIC · ECONOMY

Key Facts

—What happened: President Abinader said on 26 August his government is seeking a reciprocal-tariff agreement with Washington.

—The tariff hit: The United States imposed new duties of 10 to 12.5 percent on Dominican exports in July.

—The rice fight: Dominican tariffs on rice run 20 percent inside the quota and 99 percent outside, angering US growers.