AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade & Investment: Chile is in the spotlight as India pushes to conclude an India–Chile CEPA/FTA track, while India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal says the India–US BTA will be finalized only after Washington offers a preferential tariff edge versus competitors. Energy Storage & Power: AES Andes has started testing a 340 MW / 1,360 MWh BESS at its Cristales project in Chile’s Antofagasta region, with commissioning of the linked solar plant expected soon. Copper Market Watch: US refined copper imports hit a record 225,094 tons in July, with 46% coming from Chile—traders front-loaded shipments ahead of potential tariff moves. Food Safety & Exports: A Chile-based frozen berry supplier, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., expanded a recall tied to an E. coli outbreak, now including Walmart’s Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold in 16 states. Regional Geopolitics: Chile’s President José Antonio Kast reiterated support for Argentina’s sovereignty claims over the Falklands and backed talks, after meeting Javier Milei, who also escalated sanctions threats tied to offshore oil activity.
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