Juan Nagel, economista: "El mercado laboral chileno necesita mayor flexibilidad"

The possibility of the United States imposing an additional 12.5% ​​tariff on Chilean products has opened a new point of tension in the trade relationship between the two countries. While the government and representatives of the export sector are negotiating in Washington to avoid the measure, economist and professor at the University of the Andes, Juan Nagel, analyzes the true reasons behind this decision and argues that the conflict transcends trade. "The labor issue is the excuse behind a geopolitical struggle," he maintains during the conversation. In an interview with #LíneaUno on #RadioUsach, Nagel explains how the growing relationship between Chile and China, the international landscape shaped by the Donald Trump administration, and the country's strategic position could be influencing this controversy. He also shares his perspective on the negotiations being led by the Chilean Foreign Ministry and warns that Chile must recognize the power imbalance with the United States to effectively address this process. The conversation also touches on the complex domestic economic situation: inflation, unemployment, the fiscal deficit, and the government's so-called mega-reform. The academic questions the timing of the tax cuts, analyzes the effects of the corporate tax reduction and tax stability, and argues that the country's main challenge lies in generating employment and strengthening human capital to face an increasingly technological economy. Listen to Radio Usach on 94.5 FM 📻 or at www.diariousach.cl. Follow us on   / radiousach   and you can also watch us on channel 50.2 of digital television 📺