Iván Ontaneda

Iván Ontaneda is a prominent Ecuadorian politician and businessman who served as the Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments, and Fisheries in February 2021. He played a crucial role in negotiating the First Phase Agreement between Ecuador and the United States, aimed at enhancing bilateral trade relations. Ontaneda has emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding commercial ties with the U.S. in light of recent tariff increases imposed by the U.S. on Ecuadorian products, advocating for negotiations to address these trade barriers and promote a potential future Free Trade Agreement.