# Chilean industry and commerce initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-industry-and-commerce-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-26T14:43:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various Chilean professional organizations are launching initiatives to modernize their respective sectors. The Chilean Chamber of Construction (CChC) has introduced regional programs, including a study in the Maule region to identify gender gaps in the workforce and artificial intelligence training in the Magallanes region to promote digital transformation.

Separately, the Valparaíso Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCP) has proposed the establishment of an Autonomous National Council for International Trade. This proposed public-private body aims to coordinate Chile’s export capacity, investment attraction, and logistics strategy to better convert existing trade agreements into employment and economic growth.

## Claims

- The CRCP proposed an Autonomous National Council for International Trade. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The proposed council would be a technical, public-private entity. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The initiative is part of a National International Trade and Logistics Strategy. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The strategy was presented to President José Antonio Kast. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The proposal includes five strategic axes to improve competitiveness. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Valparaíso Chamber of Commerce proposes national trade council for Chile

The Valparaíso Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCP) has proposed an Autonomous National Council for International Trade to coordinate Chile's logistics, infrastructure, and export strategies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valparaso-chamber-of-commerce-proposes-national-trade-council-for-chile

### 2026-10-23: Chilean construction chambers launch regional initiatives

The Chilean Chamber of Construction is driving regional progress through a gender gap study in Maule and AI productivity training for professionals in Magallanes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-construction-chambers-launch-regional-initiatives

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