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Business News | Oman FTA to Take Effect from June 1, Chile Deal Possible on Critical Minerals: Piyush Goyal

May 12, 2026·LatestLYEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Bilateral free trade agreements involving GCC states have historically influenced sectoral competitiveness, particularly in petrochemicals, metals processing, and re-export logistics, by altering tariff structures and supply chain positioning across the region. Oman's trade corridors carry strategic significance for the broader Gulf economy given the sultanate's geographic positioning and established role in non-oil trade; FTA expansions typically affect regional pricing benchmarks and input costs for downstream manufacturing. Critical minerals access through trade partnerships addresses a structural constraint for GCC industrial diversification, as the region's energy-intensive refining and manufacturing sectors depend heavily on imported raw materials and processed feedstocks.

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