A New Stage in the Relationship
On November 18, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce in Chile (AmCham Chile) met with U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Brandon Judd, for the first time since he began his mandate. The meeting, which was led by AmCham’s President Roberta Valenca and featured General Manager Paula Estévez and Vice President Nicolás Goldstein, was held in a friendly, constructive, and future-oriented environment. During this meeting, AmCham and the ambassador shared their views on the business and investment relationship between the United States and Chile. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to continuing and deepening their cooperation.
Timing for Strengthening Bilateral Ties
This meeting comes at a time when both countries are working to find more opportunities for closer ties and benefit from each other’s prosperity. Interest in strengthening bilateral relationships is growing, especially in the context of global economic changes, supply chain diversification, and the desire to develop projects with greater sustainability and innovation. This was reaffirmed in the meeting between AmCham and the ambassador, who highlighted the importance of promoting initiatives that support and enhance trade and investment with Chile.
AmCham’s Strategic Priorities
In this first meeting, the AmCham delegation presented the organization’s report on its priorities for the coming years, where it emphasizes the need to improve the business climate, promote innovation-led industries, and support public-private dialogue that shapes clear, future-looking policies. The organization also said that by strengthening economic ties between countries, it would be opening up growth opportunities and continuing the long tradition of cooperation and engagement in trade and investment with Chile.
Opportunities in Key Sectors
A key topic of the meeting focused on the identification of current and future opportunities for U.S. and Chilean companies to strengthen their ties. In this regard, technology and digital transformation were among the most important as Chile continues to emerge as a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Renewable energy was also a central topic, with Chile at the forefront of Latin America in developing clean energy sources, especially solar, green hydrogen, and sustainable mining, among others. Agribusiness, which has long been a key link between the two countries, also continues to have room to modernize and expand to meet growing global demand.
President Roberta Valenca Said There is Synergy Between the Commercial Interests of the Two Countries
President Valenca pointed out that “Chile and the United States are natural allies and there is a strong synergy between the commercial interests of both nations, as highlighted in this meeting. The spirit of the meeting reaffirmed our shared vision of promoting well-being, sustainable growth, and innovation in the region and allows us to give continuity to the work of AmCham Chile as a bridge between public and private institutions to facilitate spaces for collaboration that would enable companies to develop, be more competitive, and contribute in a positive way to the economy. “
U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd Will Seek to Deepen Engagement with U.S. Business
The AmCham delegation also addressed the interest Ambassador Judd has in deepening his knowledge of Chile’s business environment, as well as his commitment to facilitating and strengthening the support that U.S. companies receive from the embassy to invest in and do business in Chile. The ambassador has expressed a clear interest in strengthening cooperation and maintaining bilateral dialogue, as well as ensuring that investors have access to the necessary information, institutional support, and proper engagement channels with authorities in the United States and Chile. His efforts to promote a favorable investment climate and remove barriers to investment are part of a broader goal of strengthening regional competitiveness and promoting lasting commercial relationships.
Aligning Vision to Collaborate
AmCham representatives welcomed the proactive approach taken by the ambassador and his team and reaffirmed their readiness to work with the embassy to continue improving regulatory transparency, reducing bureaucracy, and supporting innovation, digitization, and workforce development. It was agreed to work on defining channels that allow both institutions to establish mechanisms for continuous dialogue, to be able to identify bottlenecks, and jointly propose solutions that support and benefit trade and investment with Chile.
Responding to Global Economic Trends
In addition, both sides have discussed the need to respond adequately to global economic trends that are increasingly shaping competitiveness and international integration. From digital transformation to supply chain resilience and sustainability, cybersecurity, innovation, and disruptive technologies, these issues are now key elements of business strategy in different sectors. In this regard, the United States Embassy and AmCham have expressed interest in developing joint work mechanisms that allow companies to better navigate these changes, reduce vulnerabilities, and strengthen long-term resilience. For his part, Ambassador Judd said that the United States views Chile as a stable, predictable, and strategic partner, well-positioned to receive future investment flows thanks to its openness to innovation, its strong institutions, and the long tradition of cooperation and engagement in trade and investment with Chile.
Contributing to the Growth of Local and International Companies
AmCham Chile also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting not only local companies but also U.S. companies that seek to invest in or do business in the country. The organization stressed that closer links between domestic and foreign companies would accelerate technology transfer and skills building, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of Chile’s productive and business landscape as a whole. They also reaffirmed their goal of continuing to improve access to useful information, promoting the growth and development of companies, and supporting the adoption of policies that help to improve the quality of life for all Chileans.
Closing Remarks: A Firm Commitment to the Future
In conclusion, this first official meeting since the start of the ambassador’s mandate points to a new stage of a stronger relationship between AmCham Chile and the U.S. Embassy. It also highlights the strategic relevance of strengthening bilateral cooperation at a time when the global challenges call for more coordinated responses than ever. The commitment shared by both institutions is clear: to continue to work together to promote economic dynamism, innovation, and long-term prosperity. This closer engagement will be key to creating a more competitive, resilient and prosperous framework for trade and investment with Chile.