The 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) is an annual report published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that highlights the major foreign barriers to U.S. exports, foreign direct investment (FDI), and ecommerce identified during 2025. Its purpose is to assess trade obstacles and recommend and negotiate measures to overcome them. The report covers the largest U.S. export markets, encompassing 60 economies