What is a safe third country agreement?

Trump just forced Guatemala to sign a safe third country agreement. I am confused as to how these work. Before the agreement with Guatemala, Trump gave an executive order saying that asylum seekers must first apply for asylum in whatever country they first land in. What does the agreement with Guatemala add to this?

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