Chile's Public Statement on the 12.5% Tariff Surcharge Imposed by the United States

The Government of Chile states its position regarding the decision by the United States to impose a 12.5% tariff surcharge on the country within the framework of a Section 301 investigation concerning imports of goods produced with forced labor. Chile maintains that it has strong labor institutions and a robust regulatory framework, notes that the resolution does not claim that Chile exports goods produced with forced labor, and announces that it will continue protecting the country's interests and those of its exporters through dialogue, negotiations, and political and technical engagement with United States authorities, including efforts to exclude essential products from the application of the tariff measure.