Chile deepens trade links with Philippines and Canada via new deals

The Philippines and Chile completed negotiations on the Philippines‑Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (PH‑CL CEPA), marking the Philippines' first free‑trade agreement with a Latin American country. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque and Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna highlighted the pact’s aim to reduce tariffs and expand cooperation in investment, digital economy, sustainability and labor standards. The agreement is expected to boost Filipino exports of electronics and agricultural products while providing the Philippines with a reliable supply of Chilean copper for its semiconductor and renewable‑energy sectors.

Separately, Chile's poultry sector has expanded its presence in Canada under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans‑Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). In 2025, Chile used 96% of its duty‑free chicken quota, shipping over 22,600 tonnes and generating more than US$54 million in revenue, the highest among CPTPP members. The growth is supported by an avian‑influenza zoning protocol that secures market stability.