Title page 1

Contents 3

Summary 2

Political Context 5

Kast Administration 6

Security Policy 7

Economic Policy 8

U.S.-Chile Relations 8

Security Cooperation 9

Law Enforcement Cooperation 9

Regional Security and Military Cooperation 10

Legislative Action and Issues for Congress 11

Trade and Investment Ties 11

Critical Mineral Cooperation 13

U.S. Competition with China in Chile 14

Legislative Action and Issues for Congress 15

Author Information 17

Disclaimer 17

Table 1. Chilean Production and U.S. Imports of Selected Critical Minerals 13

Figure 1. Map of Chile 4

Figure 2. Balance of Power in the Chilean Congress 6