Transforming a Longstanding Partnership into Trade,
Investment, Innovation, Technology and Shared Prosperity.
Strategic Research BriefSeptember 2026Made in Nepal, USA Center
Gateway to Export • Domestic Product Promotion •
Raw Material Sourcing •
Real Estate & Infrastructure Design & Development Collaboration •
Tourism Promotion • Financial Literacy for Nepalese •
Business Networking in the USA for Nepal
Nearly Eight Decades of Partnership. A New Economic Chapter.
Nepal and the United States established diplomatic relations
in 1947. Over nearly eight decades, the relationship has
expanded across development cooperation, trade, investment,
education, infrastructure, energy, tourism, technology and
people-to-people relationships.
U.S.–Nepal goods and services trade reached an estimated
US$1.9 billion in 2025. The increasingly important role of
services illustrates opportunities extending well beyond
traditional merchandise trade into technology, education,
professional services, tourism and knowledge-based industries.
The Opportunity
Building a Nepal–USA Economic Connectivity Platform
NepalUSA.club can operate as a structured trade, investment,
technology, tourism and business-connectivity gateway built
around seven strategic pillars.
1
Gateway to Export — Nepal to the USA
The U.S. market offers opportunities for Nepali carpets,
pashmina, textiles, handicrafts, jewelry, specialty tea and
coffee, herbs, essential oils, spices, natural products,
specialty foods and sustainable Made in Nepal brands.
Following the expiration of the Nepal Trade Preference
Program in December 2025, competitiveness, standards,
branding, certification and buyer relationships are increasingly
important.
Made in Nepal products can be positioned around Himalayan
origin, authenticity, craftsmanship, sustainability and
responsible production. Product showcases, exhibitions,
digital marketplaces, diaspora-supported campaigns,
distributor introductions and B2B matchmaking can strengthen
Nepalese brands across the United States.
U.S. companies can support Nepal through advanced machinery,
medical and scientific equipment, digital technology,
agritech, renewable-energy systems, software, industrial
know-how and modern business processes. Partnerships can
extend into procurement, distributorships, licensing,
technology transfer and joint ventures.
Real Estate & Infrastructure Design & Development Collaboration
U.S.–Nepal infrastructure cooperation already includes major
electricity transmission and road investments. Future
private-sector opportunities can extend into renewable
energy, engineering, transportation, resilient buildings,
urban planning, smart infrastructure, hospitality,
construction technology and sustainable real-estate
development.
The United States was Nepal's second-largest international
tourism source market in 2025. Nepal can expand this market
through trekking, mountaineering, culture, spirituality,
wellness, luxury Himalayan travel, wildlife, adventure,
educational travel and community-based tourism while building
stronger partnerships with U.S. travel professionals.
Nepalese living and working in the United States can benefit
from educational information covering banking, credit,
mortgages, remittances, savings, investment principles,
retirement planning, insurance, taxation awareness,
entrepreneurship and responsible long-term wealth creation.
A permanent Nepal–USA business network can connect exporters,
importers, investors, professionals, diaspora entrepreneurs,
technology companies, tourism operators, universities,
development institutions and chambers through verified
directories, buyer-seller meetings, investment forums,
trade missions and sector-specific networking.
From Development Partnership to Market Partnership
The expiration of the Nepal Trade Preference Program at the
end of 2025 represents an important transition for Nepalese
exporters. Future success in the United States will depend
increasingly on competitiveness, quality, certification,
standards compliance, branding, distribution and direct
buyer relationships.
Nepal's planned transition from Least Developed Country
status further strengthens the need for export diversification,
productive investment, technology partnerships and stronger
private-sector capabilities.
Nepal therefore needs market diplomacy alongside traditional
diplomacy — systematically connecting American consumers,
buyers, investors, technology companies, universities,
professionals and the Nepalese diaspora with opportunities
in Nepal.
Turning Nepal–USA Relations Into Measurable Economic Opportunity
NepalUSA.club can become a practical
economic gateway transforming nearly eight decades of
Nepal–U.S. relations into exports, product promotion,
technology sourcing, infrastructure collaboration, tourism,
financial capability, investment and sustainable business
partnerships — connecting the USA to Nepal and Nepal to
global opportunity.
Research & Information Disclaimer:
This page is intended for general economic, trade, tourism,
investment and educational information. It does not constitute
financial, investment, banking, tax, immigration, legal or
regulatory advice. Businesses and individuals should
independently verify applicable U.S., Nepalese and
international regulations, tariffs, standards and commercial
requirements before undertaking transactions or investments.
Research Published by
A-Raj Sarraf, USA,
Supervised by
The Raj Sarraf, USA