The Argentine Oil Industry Chamber (CIARA, for its Spanish initials) and the Center of Cereal Exporters (CEC, in Spanish) reported that the total exports of the Argentine agricultural sector in July 2025 reached US$4.1 billion. This figure indicates a 57% increase relative to July 2024 and a 20% rise compared to June of this year. … Read more
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that Argentina will maintain a 10% tariff as outlined in a new executive order issued on Thursday. The decree, which instituted alterations in the reciprocal tariff policy for select nations, did not alter the minimum rate that Argentina faced when the policy was implemented in April. The announcement … Read more
In July peso fell more than 12%, the largest monthly drop since Milei devalued it in December 2023. Argentina’s peso experienced a significant decline on Thursday, marking the most challenging month since President Javier Milei implemented its devaluation in 2023. This downturn coincides with an increasing demand for dollars, juxtaposed with a diminishing supply from … Read more
Argentina stands a chance of being reinstated into the United States’ Visa Waiver Program after a hiatus exceeding two decades. One analysis indicates that tourism may potentially double, while trade between the two nations could increase by more than US$11 billion each year, contingent upon the success of Argentina’s waiver bid. The data was generated … Read more
The agricultural landscape of Argentina does not align with the narrative of an ascending economic power. While grain exports are essential for generating foreign currency for the economy, the fundamental operations within the agricultural ecosystem — especially those related to input, technology, and services — are facing a significant structural crisis. This crisis is characterized … Read more
In June, there was a notable increase in monthly dollar purchases, coinciding with the upcoming national legislative elections in Argentina scheduled for October 26. A recent report from the Central Bank reveals that one million individuals chose to purchase United States currency last month, amounting to a total of US$2.4 billion. This marks an increase … Read more
As the October midterm elections approach in just two months, the administration of President Javier Milei is focusing primarily on demonstrating to Argentines its commitment to continuing the fight against inflation. For two consecutive months, May and June, it has achieved robust figures below two percent per month, recording 1.5 and 1.6 percent, respectively. This … Read more
The United States ranks as Brazil’s second-largest trading partner, following China. While the two nations engage in direct competition in certain markets such as corn and cotton, Brazil, recognized as an agricultural powerhouse, also cultivates tropical goods like coffee that are not viable for production in the continental United States. Brazil has been increasing its … Read more
President Javier Milei has declared a reduction in agricultural export duties for the majority of products, a move that comes less than a month after his administration raised these duties. Milei announced his plans during a speech on Saturday at the Rural Expo, an annual event showcasing Argentina’s farming sector. “This seeks to boost farming, … Read more
The Trump administration is formulating a statement supporting Argentina and opposing hedge funders’ purchase of 51% of YPF. Judge Loretta Preska in New York ordered the transfer of 51% of the flagship oil company’s shares (“turnover”) to hedge funds Burford Capital and Eton Park, which won the lawsuit for US$16.099 billion. Senior Trump administration officials … Read more