CRS, U.S.-Chile Trade Tensions Persist Under Trump-Kast Reset Amid Tariffs and Critical Minerals Push

U.S. tariffs on Chilean imports continue to strain bilateral relations despite diplomatic efforts to reset ties under the Trump and Kast administrations, with favorable Chilean views of the U.S. falling from 55% to 37% since spring 2024. Congress has expanded DFC authority to mobilize private capital for critical minerals and strategic infrastructure in Chile, and is considering increased INCLE funding for the...