Trade Agreement Between Ecuador and the United States
Draft: SCW Strategic Partnership Treaty
Between:
The Republic of Ecuador
and
The United States of America
Subject: Implementation of a Scientific Community Wealth (SCW) Industrial, Technological, and Financial Partnership
Preamble
Recognizing the necessity of a modern, balanced, and sovereign trade relationship, the Republic of Ecuador and the United States of America (hereinafter “the Parties”) agree to establish a comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on the principles of Scientific Community Wealth (SCW).
This Treaty is founded on reciprocity, transparency, national sovereignty, and long-term productive development, and explicitly rejects extractive, tax-avoidant, or asymmetrical arrangements that undermine democratic governance or domestic industry.
The Parties commit to cooperation in:
Industrial modernization and re‑industrialization
Advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, and aerospace
Secure multi‑currency financial systems
Technology transfer and domestic value creation
Defense and cybersecurity cooperation under civilian oversight
Sustainable infrastructure and resource protection
Fair trade and export expansion
This Treaty establishes a framework for mutual benefit, ensuring Ecuador’s transformation into a regional industrial hub while expanding lawful, transparent, and productive U.S. economic participation.
Article 1: Objectives
Implement the SCW model in Ecuador to create a high‑technology industrial and financial ecosystem.
Ensure technology transfer with domestic capacity‑building, not dependency.
Promote productive investment, not tax‑exempt extraction or rent‑seeking.
Establish a multi‑currency, AI‑assisted financial system that complies with U.S. and international regulations.
Expand bilateral trade through value‑added production, not raw‑material exports.
Guarantee environmental protection, labor standards, and national security.
Article 2: Scope of Cooperation
2.1 Industrial & Technological Development
The United States shall cooperate with Ecuador in establishing domestic production capacity in the following sectors:
Food processing and agro‑industrial plants (minimum 7 facilities)
AI‑assisted fishing fleets and cold‑chain logistics
Electric, hybrid, and modular vehicle manufacturing
Robotics, automation, and precision manufacturing
Semiconductor packaging, testing, and AI‑chip co‑development
Secure cloud infrastructure and sovereign data centers
Aerospace, drone manufacturing, and research platforms
Advanced materials, crystallography, and computing components
All projects must:
Be physically located in Ecuador
Employ Ecuadorian labor
Include mandatory skills transfer
Generate taxable domestic income
2.2 Financial & Investment Integration
Ecuador shall establish an AI‑assisted stock market and investment platform.
Permitted currencies include USD, regulated digital assets, and an Ecuadorian digital instrument.
U.S. investors may participate under the same tax, labor, and disclosure obligations as domestic entities.
No exemptions from:
Corporate taxation
Customs duties
Labor law
Environmental law
Capital repatriation is permitted only after domestic reinvestment thresholds are met.
2.3 Trade & Production Commitments
The Parties agree that:
U.S. participation shall be tied to production commitments, not speculative access.
Purchase guarantees may be negotiated dollar‑for‑dollar against Ecuadorian output.
Ecuador retains full export rights to Latin America, BRICS nations, and global markets.
No exclusivity clauses shall restrict Ecuador’s sovereign trade policy.
Article 3: Defense & Security Cooperation
Defense cooperation shall be defensive, transparent, and civilian‑controlled, including:
Maritime and airspace surveillance
Cybersecurity and financial‑system protection
AI‑assisted disaster response and border monitoring
Explicit prohibitions:
No permanent foreign military bases
No intelligence operations targeting Ecuadorian civilians or institutions
No transfer of obsolete or decommissioned equipment as “aid”
Article 4: Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer
All technologies deployed must include technology‑transfer clauses.
Ecuador shall retain:
Domestic operational rights
Regional export rights
Sovereign data ownership
Joint IP created under this Treaty shall be co‑owned.
Black‑box systems without disclosure are prohibited.
Article 5: Governance Structure
SCW Strategic Council (Ecuador–U.S.)
Oversees implementation, compliance, and dispute prevention.Industrial & Technology Board
Supervises manufacturing, robotics, AI, and infrastructure projects.Financial Oversight Committee
Ensures transparency, taxation compliance, and AI‑market integrity.Security & Cyber Board
Manages defense‑related cooperation within constitutional limits.
All boards include:
Ecuadorian majority representation
Independent auditors
Public reporting requirements
Article 6: Phased Implementation
| Phase | Activities | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Financial systems, pilot industrial plants, data centers | 12–24 months |
| Phase II | Manufacturing expansion, robotics, vehicles, semiconductors | 24–48 months |
| Phase III | Aerospace platforms, advanced materials, full SCW deployment | 48–72 months |
Article 7: Legal Safeguards
Compliance: Full adherence to international law, labor rights, environmental protections, and tax law.
Dispute Resolution: Neutral international arbitration.
Termination: Minimum 12‑month notice and settlement of obligations.
Force Majeure: Temporary suspension only.
Transparency: Public disclosure of all contracts, exemptions prohibited.
Article 8: Signatories
For the Republic of Ecuador
Name: ______________________
Position: ___________________
Date: ______________________
For the United States of America
Name: ______________________
Position: ___________________
Date: ______________________
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