Chile faces new 10% tariffs in the United States with uncertainty

(Agraria.pe) The United States' decision to impose a 10% tariff on imports from 97 countries, including Chile, has raised concerns in the national agricultural export sector. Although this is not a specific measure against Chile, but rather a general trade policy adjustment, the impact could be significantly felt on fruit exports to the North American market. Currently, the United States accounts for 16% of the total value of Chilean fruit exports, equivalent to approximately US$1.8 billion annually. Grapes, citrus fruits, and blueberries are the main products that would be affected by the new tax. The measure also affects other competitors in the Southern Hemisphere such as Argentina, Peru, and Australia (with 10%), New Zealand (20%), and South Africa (30%), creating an imbalance in the costs of accessing the US market between these countries. Iván Marambio, president of the Board of Directors of Frutas de Chile, explained that, although the country has a Free Trade Agreement ...