US-Chile Chamber Proposes Pacific Route for Argentine Copper Exports

The American Chamber of Commerce in Chile has proposed using Pacific ports to export copper from Argentine projects on the eastern Andes, aiming to bypass Atlantic logistics. Chile's Congress is seeking safeguards in trade talks with Washington and protection for copper sales to China, reflecting tensions over export competition and market access. The proposal signals potential shifts in regional copper supply chains, but remains at a proposal stage with no formal agreements.