Geopolitical Conflict
US pressure on Uruguay to cut commercial ties with China
Uruguay faces geopolitical friction as US officials reportedly intensify pressure for Uruguay to break or restrict trade relations with China.
Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone revealed that the United States is exerting what he described as "unimaginable" and "unsustainable" pressure on Uruguay to sever or significantly weaken its commercial ties with China. Business leaders attending a private meeting with the Confederation of Business Chambers were informed that this pressure is creating diplomatic and economic strain, as Uruguay seeks to balance its strategic US relations with its trade interests in the Asia‑Pacific region. The situation highlights Uruguay's exposure to wider US‑China geopolitical competition and could influence its trade and investment policies.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Uruguay
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 14:39 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 14:39 UTC
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