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Chile trade diversification amid US tariffs

Overview

Following high-level meetings in Santiago between Chilean Undersecretary Paula Estévez and U.S. Deputy Assistant Trade Representative Jeffrey Goettman, bilateral negotiations regarding the 12.5% tariff surcharge have continued without immediate relief. The recent in-person discussions concluded without granting new exemptions for critical sectors, including salmon, fruit, wine, and forestry products. While 53.6% of Chilean exports to the U.S. remain duty-free, the tariffs affect approximately 40.3% of the export basket. A new round of virtual discussions is expected within two weeks, during which the United States is anticipated to present a proposal regarding potential product exemptions.

The economic impact of the tariffs is becoming evident in specific sectors. In July 2026, Chilean bottled wine exports saw a significant downturn, with total volume falling by 7.2% and value by 10.9% compared to the previous year. The decline was most acute in the United States, where wine shipment volumes plummeted by 36% and values dropped by 47%. While growth was noted in markets such as China, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, the U.S. market remains heavily impacted by the trade measures.

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United States · Chile · Donald Trump · China · Jeffrey Goettman

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Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Chilean wine exports decline amid U.S. tariff impacts

    Chilean wine exports fell in July 2026, hit hard by a 47% value drop in the U.S. due to tariffs, while U.S. spirits sales saw a slight volume increase driven by canned cocktails.

  2. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Chile and United States continue trade talks over export tariffs

    Chile and the U.S. are negotiating to reduce a 12.5% tariff on Chilean exports like salmon and fruit. Meanwhile, Mercado Libre is investing $240 million to expand its logistics network in Chile.

  3. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 41 sources
    Brazil and Chile negotiate with U.S. over new trade tariffs

    Brazil and Chile are negotiating with the U.S. to mitigate recent tariff impositions. Brazil seeks to challenge 25% and 12.5% surcharges, while Chile works to expand exemptions for its agricultural and manual's

  4. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Chilean officials criticize Trump administration's regional trade and security policies

    Former Chilean Foreign Minister Mariano Fernández criticized U.S. trade tariffs and foreign policy, urging Chile to maintain autonomy amidst rising tensions between the United States and China.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Chilean fishing guilds petition U.S. to reverse 12.5% tariff

    Chilean fishing guilds have petitioned the U.S. Ambassador to Chile to reverse a 12.5% tariff on Chilean products, citing threats to regional employment and economic stability.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Chile wine exports slump as US imposes new tariffs

    U.S. raised tariffs on Chilean wine to 12.5%, causing a 33% drop in export value and a 0.7‑point loss in market share in early 2026, prompting trade‑policy debate in Chile.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Chile Public Rejects US Tariffs, Calls for Stronger Trade Ties with China

    Chile's latest poll finds 87% reject US tariff hikes, 52% favor prioritising trade with China, and public disapproval of the government's US policy rises.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Chile Seeks Multilateral Trade Allies After US Imposes 12.5% Tariff

    Chile denounces the US’s new 12.5% tariff on many exports, calls for multilateralism and seeks new trade deals with Asia‑Pacific and African partners while modernizing existing FTAs.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Chile balances US partnership and Chinese mineral ties as Washington imposes new tariffs

    Chile says the U.S. is its main strategic ally but keeps China vital for copper and lithium, while Washington levies 12.5% tariffs on Chilean agri‑food and wood, prompting a firm diplomatic response.

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