Archive for the ‘Argentina’ Category

Argentina Expands Livestock Trade With Live Cattle Export Approval

February 26, 2025

Argentina has taken a significant step in expanding its agricultural trade by authorizing live cattle exports for slaughter, a move that reverses a policy in place for more than 50 years. This decision follows a record-breaking year for the country’s beef exports, which reached their highest level in a century. As a global leader […]

Argentina Strengthens Trade Relations Through U.S. Tariff Discussions

Argentina, News, Trade Relations

February 19, 2025

Argentina is reinforcing its commitment to international trade as President Javier Milei prepares for key meetings in Washington this week. One of the topics expected to be discussed is the recent adjustment to U.S. aluminum import tariffs, highlighting the country’s proactive approach to maintaining strong trade partnerships. Governor Ignacio Torres of Chubut, a major […]

Argentina Achieves Historic Trade Surplus, Powered by Grains and Energy Exports

Argentina, News, Trade and Export

January 20, 2025

Argentina is on track to achieve its largest trade surplus in history, driven by the country’s strong exports of grains and energy. The anticipated surplus for 2024 is expected to reach an impressive $18 billion to $19 billion, marking a milestone in Argentina’s trade performance. Under the leadership of President Javier Milei, who took […]

EU-Mercosur Trade Negotiations Accelerate Ahead of Argentina’s Leadership Transition

Argentina, Europe, News, Trade Agreements

November 27, 2024

The EU-Mercosur trade talks have significantly gained momentum in anticipation of an upcoming leadership transition in Argentina. Diplomats and trade experts highlight that the new administration’s approach is expected to align with the ongoing efforts to finalize the trade agreement, ensuring continuity and stability in the South American common market. The heightened focus on […]

Argentina’s President Milei Unveils Bold Economic Reforms to Boost Exports and Deregulation

Argentina, Economic Policy, News

December 20, 2023

In a significant move to address Argentina’s severe economic crisis, President Javier Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist, has signed a decree outlining a series of economic reforms aimed at revitalizing the nation’s economy. The reforms include the removal of export limits and a concerted effort to reduce stifling regulations that have hampered economic growth. “This […]

Argentina and Brazil Request Financial Aid in EU-Mercosur Trade Talks

Argentina, Brazil, Europe, News, Trade Agreements

October 20, 2023

In ongoing negotiations to finalize a trade agreement between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc, Argentina and Brazil have jointly requested €12.5 billion (approximately $13.2 billion) in financial assistance from the European Union, as per a document seen by Reuters. The request aims to secure support to mitigate the potential challenges posed by […]

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