In a series of recent developments, the Indonesian-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Culture has noted a drop in the volume of Chilean salmon exports in the first quarter of 2025, despite the value of these shipments increasing by 5.1% during the same period. This comes ahead of the Trump administration's expected tariffs.
President Boric and former Brazilian President Lula are set to review the key Bioceanic Corridor project, which has sparked Chinese interest. The aim of the meeting is to strengthen bilateral relations between Chile and Brazil and boost logistical and commercial integration.
Chilean Pisco producers have called for the current promotion plan to be converted into a permanent state policy. Amid increased uncertainty and rising US tariff rates, the call emphasizes the urgent need to explore new markets. The Chilean Pisco deserves consistent support and long-term strategies, according to sector leaders.
After nearly a three-month suspension, Chile has successfully reopened the Peruvian market for apple exports. This comes as a result of a new agreement between the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA). The Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, praised the development, highlighting the direct benefit for affected producers.
In light of the potential impact of recent US tariff policies, the government of President Gabriel Boric has stepped up inter-ministerial coordination to protect the Chilean export sector. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Economy, and Agriculture met to evaluate a range of direct and indirect support measures, particularly in the face of a more uncertain global context.
An estimated 8.3% of Chile's exports could be subject to tariffs set by the United States. A study indicates that the effects on our economy will be limited compared to other countries in the region. The 10% tariffs would come into effect on April 5th, with higher tariffs for some countries applying from April 9th. However, the US decided to pause for 90 days for countries with a rate above 10%, reducing it to that minimum for the said period. China was the only nation excluded from this three-month relief.
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- Volumen de exportaciones de salmón chileno cae en el primer trimestre 2025 previo al arancel de Trump (Soychile.cl)
- Corredor Bioceánico: Boric y Lula revisarán proyecto clave que despierta interés chino (Soychile.cl)
- Pisqueros solicitan convertir actual plan de promoción en política permanente del Estado de Chile (Elmostrador.cl)
- Chile logra reapertura del mercado peruano para la exportación de manzanas (Diarioconcepcion.cl)
- Gobierno coordina medidas para apoyar a exportadores chilenos ante alza de aranceles en EE.UU. (Diarioconcepcion.cl)
- El 8,3% de las exportaciones de Chile estaría afecto a aranceles fijados por Estados Unidos (Eltipografo.cl)