Geopolitical Conflict
Uruguay: Economy Minister reveals daily U.S. pressure to break commercial ties with China
Uruguay's Economy Minister describes intense U.S. pressure to sever or downgrade trade relations with China, highlighting Uruguay's position in the broader Washington–Beijing rivalry.
Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone informed business leaders that the United States is applying 'unimaginable' and 'unsustainable' pressure on Uruguay to break its commercial ties with China. The remarks, reported by the weekly newspaper Búsqueda, come amid strong U.S.–China geopolitical competition and concern in Uruguay over its economic dependence on China, its largest trading partner for exports including beef, soybeans, and cellulose. The situation underscores Uruguay's delicate balancing act between its two major trading partners during a period of regional economic slowdown and uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy.
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- active
- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 14:45 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 14:45 UTC
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