Peru-U.S. Relations Hit 200‑Year High as Ambassador Cites Blueberry Trade and FTA Legacy

Ambassador Carlos Ferrero spoke to RPP Noticias as both nations marked two centuries of formal diplomacy. He said the anniversary offers a chance to assess where the relationship stands and where it is headed, noting that Peru has regained a noticeable presence in U.S. policy circles. The envoy framed the milestone as both a reflection on shared history and a launchpad for future cooperation.

Ferrero described the current moment as perhaps the highest point in Peru‑U.S. relations over the past 200 years, with Peru “regaining a space in Washington, D.C.” He pointed to 2005 and 2006 as pivotal years when negotiations concluded and the Peru‑U.S. Free Trade Agreement was signed, a period that reshaped bilateral trade. Since then, Peru has become the leading global exporter of blueberries while also shipping significant volumes of avocados, grapes, onions and other agricultural products to the United States.

The ambassador argued that the FTA legacy continues to underpin expanding ties, citing Peru’s mineral wealth, strategic geography and growing role as a continental logistics hub. He noted that major U.S. mining firms operate in Peru and that further North‑American investment is anticipated. By linking agricultural leadership with trade and security cooperation, Ferrero portrayed the relationship as multidimensional and poised for deeper integration.