Abel Chaves
Abel Chaves is the president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (Canapep) in Costa Rica. He expressed surprise and concern over President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on agricultural imports, particularly since 80% of Costa Rica's pineapple exports go to the United States.
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Abel Chaves, president of the National Chamber of Producers and Exporters of Pineapple, affirmed that the exchange rate has become a determining factor for competitiveness.
‘La agricultura está por el suelo’: dólar barato deja pérdidas millonarias
Costa Rica· 2026-03-06
Abel Chaves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (Canapep), explained that there is no shortage justifying a price increase.
Estos son los productos y servicios que subieron o bajaron de precio en el último añoCosta Rica· 2025-12-10
Abel Chaves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters, called the measure a 'great news' and said it brings peace of mind.
Aranceles Trump: Estados Unidos suspende aranceles a productos agrícolas. Piña, banano y café, incluidosCosta Rica· 2025-11-15
Abel Chaves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (Canapep), explained that there is no shortage in the harvests causing a price increase.
Estos son los 15 bienes y servicios que más subieron de precio en el último añoCosta Rica· 2025-10-10Abel Chaves, president of the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters, reports a 2% growth in pineapple exports.
¿Está el sector agro en recesión? Los datos revelan una tendencia alarmanteCosta Rica· 2025-08-30
Abel Chaves estimated that it is necessary to wait for the direction of the negotiations regarding the tariff increase.
Empresarios sobre alza en aranceles de Trump: es un golpe a Costa Rica, otros países tienen condiciones favorablesCosta Rica· 2025-08-02
Abel Chaves confirmed that the tariff imposed by the U.S. has not generated setbacks for the pineapple market.
Aranceles de Trump: ¿Cómo queda Costa Rica frente a sus principales competidores?Costa Rica· 2025-08-01
Abel Chaves, president of Canapep, stated that agricultural sectors have expressed total disapproval of the accession.
Acuerdo Transpacífico: ¿Por qué preocupa al agro de Costa Rica?Costa Rica· 2025-07-10
Abel Chaves, president of the National Pineapple Producers and Exporters Chamber, noted that the tariffs would impact U.S. consumers.
Donald Trump inicia guerra de aranceles con el mundo entero: estas son las implicaciones para Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-04-03
Abel Chaves expressed surprise at the tariffs and emphasized the need for exporters to stay informed.
Trump anunció aranceles a productos agrícolas: ¿qué pasará con los tres que Costa Rica más vende?Costa Rica· 2025-03-04
