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<\/div>\n\n\nBoric admitted to miscalculations in his early years in office, particularly regarding Chile’s failed attempts to draft a new constitution. <\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2022, voters overwhelmingly rejected a progressive constitutional proposal. Boric now believes his government was too lenient with radical factions in the drafting process.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe had too much complacency with sectors that refused to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions,” he said, acknowledging that his administration could have done more to steer the process toward a broader consensus.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the global political landscape, Boric did not shy away from discussing the rise of right-wing populism, particularly in the United States under former president Donald Trump. He warned that leaders like Trump thrive on feeding collective fear.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese types of leaders want us to fall into a state of hysteria,\u201d Boric said. \u201cBut fear is not what drives me. What concerns me is the alternative we are offering.\u201d<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
US-Chile trade tensions<\/b><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chilean leader also addressed potential economic tensions with the US. Trump has launched an investigation into whether America’s reliance on imported copper poses a national security risk. The move could lead to tariffs on Chile’s largest export.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf tariffs were imposed on copper, it would be bad news, first and foremost, for people from the US,\u201d Boric said. \u201cThey can\u2019t replace copper overnight, but it would certainly be a blow to Chile.\u201d<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chile, the world\u2019s largest copper producer, exported over $50 billion worth of the metal in 2024, with 11.3 percent of shipments going to the US. While Boric acknowledged the threat, he dismissed the long-term viability of protectionist economic policies.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n