Uruguay China Trade Alliance Deepens as U.S. Ties Cool

2026-03-11 - 18:33

Key Points — President Yamandú Orsi led a 150-person delegation to Beijing in February, becoming the first Latin American leader to visit China in 2026 and signing 30 cooperation agreements with Xi Jinping to deepen what both sides now call a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. — China absorbed 26% of Uruguay’s exports in 2025 — $3.49