Facilitate sustained, high‑level dialogue between the U.S. private sector and the U.S. and Colombian governments to promote policies that strengthen bilateral trade and investment, support cross‑sector competitiveness, and advance inclusive economic growth and job creation.
Advocate for predictable, transparent, and efficient regulatory and administrative frameworks, including timely permitting and licensing processes, regulatory coherence between national and subnational authorities, and consistent enforcement of existing laws.
Promote a stable and competitive investment climate across industries by supporting legal certainty, respect for contracts and property rights, sound tax and fiscal policies, and adherence to the rule of law.
Serve as a cross‑sector platform for collaboration and expertise, convening member companies, subject‑matter experts, and public‑sector counterparts to share best practices, inform evidence‑based policymaking, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance policies that enhance sustainability, resilience, energy security, and long‑term economic competitiveness.
To address these themes, the USCBC has prepared policy recommendations under the following categories:
Colombia and the United States enjoy a mutually beneficial bilateral commercial relationship. U.S. goods and services trade with Colombia totaled an estimated $53.3 billion in 2024, up 8.3 percent ($4.1 billion) from 2023. The United States is Colombia’s largest trading partner and the leading destination for Colombian exports, while Colombia is currently the United States’ 25th largest goods trading partner worldwide with 37.2 billion in total goods traded during 2025. More than 600 U.S.-owned firms presently operate in Colombia and support close to 120,000 jobs. The United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA), which entered its 14th year, has been a major contributor to expanded two-way trade and has proven to be a driver for economic growth through skills and technology transfer, standards development, and labor and environment best practices.
As the CTPA marks its 14th anniversary, the USCBC strives to maximize this important trade tool to strengthen the commercial bilateral relationship between the United States and Colombia and promote sustainable trade and investment between the two countries. In accordance with these objectives, we recommend the following:
Increase bilateral trade and maximize the potential of the CTPA
Enhance the rule of law for business
Encourage the participation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in e-commerce
Customs modernization and trade facilitation
As Colombia seeks to strengthen its health system and broader competitiveness, policies that foster innovation, attract investment, and ensure timely access to advanced health products and technologies are essential. A stable and predictable regulatory environment—supported by strong intellectual property protections and efficient market‑access pathways—will be critical to improving patient outcomes and strengthening the life sciences ecosystem.
The USCBC and its member companies have identified priority actions to reinforce Colombia’s health system through collaboration, regulatory efficiency, and sustainable financing. To advance near‑term, actionable reforms, we recommend establishing a formal multi‑stakeholder working group—bringing together government authorities, the private sector, academia, and civil society—to coordinate solutions and support evidence‑based policymaking.
Ensuring the financial sustainability of the healthcare system
Strengthening INVIMA’s and ICA’s institutional capacity
Enabling structured multi-stakeholder collaboration in healthcare
Colombia’s natural resources and human capital position the country to advance sustainable and resilient growth while strengthening its role in global value chains. Through innovation‑driven, market‑based solutions, Colombia can promote resource efficiency, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive economic development, while mobilizing private investment and partnerships.
Advance circularity across value chains that enable reliable, continuous access to in-demand materials
Unlock Colombia’s agricultural potential through regenerative practices
Reduce deforestation and protect biodiversity while supporting local communities
Colombia’s diversified energy resources—including renewables, hydrocarbons, and critical minerals—position the country as a strategic partner for the United States and a key contributor to regional and global energy supply chains. By strengthening regulatory certainty, expanding infrastructure, and responsibly developing resources, Colombia can enhance energy security, support economic growth, and advance a competitive and resilient energy transition.
To strengthen energy security and ensure a resilient supply chain, the USCBC recommends:
Strengthen the Enabling Environment for Energy Investment
Secure Responsible Resource Development
Advance a Competitive Energy Transition
Stabilize the Power Generation Sector
Diversify Colombia’s Clean Energy Mix
A strong digital economy is essential to improving service delivery, integrating SMEs into global value chains, and positioning Colombia as a competitive technology hub. The USCBC supports a flexible, innovation‑enabling regulatory environment that promotes connectivity, cybersecurity, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
To support Colombia’s digital transformation, the USCBC recommends:
Open Internet & Modern Connectivity
Risk‑Based Artificial Intelligence & Skills Development
