A Timeline of U.S.–Honduras Relations Under the New Government — And What It Means for Green Valley and Our Clients

Feb 2
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Introduction: A New Political and Economic Chapter for Honduras

Honduras is entering a decisive new chapter in its modern history. With the inauguration of President Nasry “Tito” Asfura, and the strong political backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, the country is positioning itself as a stable, pro-investment, and strategically aligned partner of the United States.

This renewed bilateral relationship signals more than diplomatic goodwill. It marks the beginning of a new era of political stability, economic cooperation, and nearshoring acceleration — an environment that directly benefits Green Valley, Honduras’ most advanced and investment-ready industrial and manufacturing hub.

As U.S. government officials publicly reaffirm their commitment to working closely with President Asfura on economic growth, trade, and infrastructure, Green Valley stands uniquely prepared to absorb and scale the incoming wave of manufacturing, logistics, and advanced industrial investment.

Timeline — U.S.–Honduras Relations and Their Impact

November 27, 2025 — Public Support from President Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called on Hondurans to support Nasry Asfura, describing him as a trusted ally and a defender of economic freedom in the region. This support, echoed repeatedly through public statements and social media during the campaign period, was highly unusual in a foreign election.

“Nasry Asfura is the only real friend of Freedom in Honduras — we support his leadership and look forward to working together for economic growth and shared prosperity.”— Donald J. Trump (publicly reported statement)

Why this matters to Green Valley

For U.S. investors, presidential-level endorsement signals political alignment and reduces perceived risk. For Green Valley, this was an early indicator that Honduras would re-enter a cycle of predictability, U.S. cooperation, and investor confidence.

November 30, 2025 — Honduran General Elections

Despite a closely contested race, the election results were officially certified and recognized by the United States, confirming Nasry Asfura as President-Elect.

Why this matters

Early international recognition — particularly from the U.S. — reinforced institutional stability, a non-negotiable requirement for industrial investment decisions involving long-term capital commitments.

December 2025 — Immediate Diplomatic Engagement

Following the election, President-Elect Asfura began direct engagement with U.S. representatives:

Meeting with Colleen Anne Hoey, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras, focused on economic growth, security, and migration.
Public reaffirmation from the U.S. government of its intention to work closely with the incoming administration.

“The United States congratulates President-Elect @titoasfura and looks forward to working with his administration to advance prosperity and security in our hemisphere.”— U.S. State Department / Secretary Marco Rubio

These early signals confirmed continuity and seriousness in the bilateral relationship — allowing Green Valley to plan expansion and investor engagement under a stable political horizon.

January 12, 2026 — Meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

President Asfura traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressing:

Economic cooperation
Regional security
Long-term bilateral alignment

“We look forward to working with President-Elect @titoasfura to strengthen economic ties and deepen cooperation.”— Secretary Marco Rubio

Simultaneously, the U.S. Trade Representative engaged with the Honduran delegation to explore a reciprocal trade framework.

Trade alignment directly impacts manufacturing competitiveness. From Green Valley’s perspective, this engagement strengthens expectations that reciprocal tariffs and the 25% duty on wire harnesses will be eliminated, restoring full cost competitiveness for Honduras-based manufacturing serving U.S. markets.

January 15, 2026 — Meeting with U.S. Ambassador Greer

President Asfura met in Washington with U.S. Ambassador Greer, focusing on trade, investment flows, and private-sector cooperation.

Direct engagement with the U.S. diplomatic leadership reinforces confidence that U.S. capital, manufacturers, and suppliers will be actively encouraged to consider Honduras — and investment-ready hubs like Green Valley — as nearshoring destinations.

January 17, 2026 — Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

The meeting with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick centered on trade expansion, industrial cooperation, and supply chain integration.

This engagement places Honduras directly within U.S. nearshoring and manufacturing strategy discussions — positioning Green Valley as a natural platform for companies seeking proximity, resilience, and U.S. alignment.

January 27, 2026 — Presidential Inauguration

President Asfura was formally inaugurated for the 2026–2030 term, committing publicly to:

Attract foreign investment
Strengthen economic institutions
Deepen U.S. cooperation

Political Stability and Trade Outlook: A Turning Point for Investment

From Green Valley’s standpoint, Honduras is entering a new era of political stability. With U.S. backing and consistent diplomatic engagement, investors now anticipate:

Elimination of reciprocal tariffs
Removal of the 25% wire harness tariff
Re-entry of Honduras into competitive North American supply chains

This shift alone materially improves the economics of manufacturing from Green Valley to the United States.

Infrastructure Investment: Direct Benefits for Green Valley

The Government Strategic Agenda 2026–2030 outlines an ambitious infrastructure plan that directly enhances Green Valley’s competitiveness Plan Gobierno 2026 - 2030:

4,000 km of new road infrastructure
Relief highways connecting Puerto Cortés and key industrial corridors
Expansion of port capacity by 1,000+ TEUs
Liberalization of the energy market and support for distributed generation
Reactivation of employment-by-the-hour legislation to improve labor flexibility

Why this matters to Green Valley: Improved logistics, faster port access, and modernized energy policy directly lower operating costs and increase reliability for manufacturers located at Green Valley.

Why This Timeline Positions Green Valley Ahead of Any Other Industrial Hub

Green Valley is uniquely prepared to capture the benefits of this new era:

Extensive developed industrial land (sqm ready for construction)
70 MW of available energy capacity
30,000,000 gallons of water capacity
15,000 cm wastewater treatment plant
100% backup in energy and telecommunications
On-site Tech Camp to train employees in advanced manufacturing processes

No other industrial hub in Honduras combines political timing, infrastructure readiness, utilities scale, and workforce preparation at this level.

Conclusion — Green Valley and the U.S.–Honduras Opportunity

From Green Valley’s perspective, the U.S.–Honduras relationship under President Asfura represents more than diplomacy — it is the structural foundation for the next cycle of industrial growth.

The timeline of political support, trade engagement, and infrastructure planning has created a rare convergence of stability, alignment, and readiness. Green Valley stands fully prepared to convert this moment into real investment, real operations, and real growth for U.S.-linked manufacturing.

As U.S. government officials publicly reaffirm their commitment to working closely with President Asfura on economic growth, trade, and infrastructure, Green Valley stands uniquely prepared to absorb and scale the incoming wave of manufacturing, logistics, and advanced industrial investment.

Timeline — U.S.–Honduras Relations and Their Impact

For U.S. investors, presidential-level endorsement signals political alignment and reduces perceived risk. For Green Valley, this was an early indicator that Honduras would re-enter a cycle of predictability, U.S. cooperation, and investor confidence.

Despite a closely contested race, the election results were officially certified and recognized by the United States, confirming Nasry Asfura as President-Elect.

Early international recognition — particularly from the U.S. — reinforced institutional stability, a non-negotiable requirement for industrial investment decisions involving long-term capital commitments.

Following the election, President-Elect Asfura began direct engagement with U.S. representatives:

Meeting with Colleen Anne Hoey, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras, focused on economic growth, security, and migration.

Public reaffirmation from the U.S. government of its intention to work closely with the incoming administration.

These early signals confirmed continuity and seriousness in the bilateral relationship — allowing Green Valley to plan expansion and investor engagement under a stable political horizon.

President Asfura traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressing:

Economic cooperation

Regional security

Long-term bilateral alignment

Simultaneously, the U.S. Trade Representative engaged with the Honduran delegation to explore a reciprocal trade framework.

President Asfura met in Washington with U.S. Ambassador Greer, focusing on trade, investment flows, and private-sector cooperation.

Direct engagement with the U.S. diplomatic leadership reinforces confidence that U.S. capital, manufacturers, and suppliers will be actively encouraged to consider Honduras — and investment-ready hubs like Green Valley — as nearshoring destinations.

The meeting with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick centered on trade expansion, industrial cooperation, and supply chain integration.

This engagement places Honduras directly within U.S. nearshoring and manufacturing strategy discussions — positioning Green Valley as a natural platform for companies seeking proximity, resilience, and U.S. alignment.

President Asfura was formally inaugurated for the 2026–2030 term, committing publicly to:

Attract foreign investment

Strengthen economic institutions

Deepen U.S. cooperation

Political Stability and Trade Outlook: A Turning Point for Investment

From Green Valley’s standpoint, Honduras is entering a new era of political stability. With U.S. backing and consistent diplomatic engagement, investors now anticipate:

Elimination of reciprocal tariffs

Removal of the 25% wire harness tariff

Re-entry of Honduras into competitive North American supply chains

This shift alone materially improves the economics of manufacturing from Green Valley to the United States.

Infrastructure Investment: Direct Benefits for Green Valley

The Government Strategic Agenda 2026–2030 outlines an ambitious infrastructure plan that directly enhances Green Valley’s competitiveness Plan Gobierno 2026 - 2030:

4,000 km of new road infrastructure

Relief highways connecting Puerto Cortés and key industrial corridors

Expansion of port capacity by 1,000+ TEUs

Liberalization of the energy market and support for distributed generation

Reactivation of employment-by-the-hour legislation to improve labor flexibility

Why this matters to Green Valley: Improved logistics, faster port access, and modernized energy policy directly lower operating costs and increase reliability for manufacturers located at Green Valley.

Why This Timeline Positions Green Valley Ahead of Any Other Industrial Hub

Green Valley is uniquely prepared to capture the benefits of this new era:

Extensive developed industrial land (sqm ready for construction)

70 MW of available energy capacity

30,000,000 gallons of water capacity

15,000 cm wastewater treatment plant

100% backup in energy and telecommunications

On-site Tech Camp to train employees in advanced manufacturing processes

No other industrial hub in Honduras combines political timing, infrastructure readiness, utilities scale, and workforce preparation at this level.

Conclusion — Green Valley and the U.S.–Honduras Opportunity

From Green Valley’s perspective, the U.S.–Honduras relationship under President Asfura represents more than diplomacy — it is the structural foundation for the next cycle of industrial growth.

The timeline of political support, trade engagement, and infrastructure planning has created a rare convergence of stability, alignment, and readiness. Green Valley stands fully prepared to convert this moment into real investment, real operations, and real growth for U.S.-linked manufacturing.

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