Chilean business delegation raises tariff concerns in U.S. meetings.
SalmonChile has taken part in a Chilean business delegation to Washington DC, aimed at discussing tariffs and trade relations with US authorities.
The delegation was led by the Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (Sofofa), represented by president Rosario Navarro and secretary general Rodrigo Yáñez. Meetings included a session with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), where discussions focused on progress in free trade negotiations and tariffs affecting Chilean exports. The group was also received by Chile’s ambassador to the US, Juan Gabriel Valdés.
SalmonChile participated as the sole representative of the salmon industry. The association said it used the visit to highlight the sector’s role in bilateral trade and the importance of regulatory certainty to support sustainable growth.
“For our industry, it is fundamental to be present at these high-level instances where key issues for the country’s competitiveness are defined,” said SalmonChile president Arturo Clément. “The US is a strategic market for Chilean salmon farming, so these meetings allow us to continue strengthening our sector and Chile’s position as a reliable, long-term partner.”
