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Argentina’s Golden Chance in China’s Sustainable Business Sector

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China’s remarkable growth in recent years is well-known; however, the increasing emphasis on sustainability within the country’s investment and development strategies is less acknowledged. In 2012, China integrated the notion of an “ecological civilization” into its National Constitution, establishing environmental protection as a fundamental prerequisite in its development strategies. In September 2020, President Xi Jinping … Read more

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Milei Caught Between US Pressure and China Ties

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Despite Argentina’s assertions to the contrary, the bailout from the United States government seems to be contingent upon certain conditions: they are seeking to eliminate China’s presence in Argentina. However, given Argentina’s substantial annual exports to China and the potential for significant infrastructure projects, one must consider whether President Javier Milei would genuinely sever these … Read more

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Argentina Unveils Bold 10-Year Lithium Strategy

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Argentina’s lithium sector has established a new ten-year roadmap. Public and private estimates indicate that over the next decade, the country’s “atomic number 3” industry is projected to triple in size, exceeding a total installed production capacity of 650,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent. If just over half of that total were processed and exported, … Read more

Trump policies are ‘scarily’ like Perón’s, says Larry Summers

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Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers cautioned that US President Donald Trump’s policies could lead the US down a trajectory akin to that of post-war Argentina, which transitioned from a relatively advanced developed nation to an economic underperformer. “Argentina went completely off track because of decisions made in a few years by an elected — … Read more

Argentina China Flags

Chinese investors are awaiting Milei’s signal

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Javier Milei’s strained relations with China are hindering private-sector business activities. Regrettable remarks from Argentina’s President and his exaggerated portrayal of the relationship with US President Donald Trump have obstructed crucial efforts that sustain trade continuity. While the rhetoric has been moderated in Argentina, Beijing and its investors are anticipating a definitive action: either a … Read more

Farming

Argentina and Brazil benefit from the trade war

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The ongoing trade conflict presents significant advantages for Brazil and Argentina, particularly in the sectors of meat and grains. Brazil and Argentina are positioning themselves as early beneficiaries in the global trade conflict that is disrupting agricultural markets. The intensifying friction between the United States and China, the foremost supplier and consumer of agricultural goods, has presented … Read more

Argentina China Flags

Chinese embassy strikes back in response to Bessent’s comments in Argentina

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The Chinese Embassy responds to comments made by Bessent during his visit to Argentina. China’s Embassy in Argentina has issued a statement condemning US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alleging that he has made “malicious slanders and libellous remarks.” In a recent statement from Beijing’s envoy in Buenos Aires, the Chinese government expressed strong dissatisfaction and … Read more

US China Trade War

Trump’s China trade war forces Latin America to choose

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The ongoing trade conflict initiated by Trump with China is compelling Latin American nations to make strategic choices regarding their alliances. Donald Trump is strategically involving the United States’ closest neighbors in his ongoing trade conflict with China, aiming to diminish the influence of the Asian powerhouse in a region that has historically been viewed as … Read more

Trump Tariff

Trump starts trade war by imposing large tariffs, including a 10% on imports from Argentina

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Trump ignites a trade conflict by imposing significant tariffs, including a 10% levy on Argentina. US President Donald Trump has initiated a significant global trade conflict as he imposed a 10-percent tariff on imports from various countries, alongside imposing stringent additional levies on major trading partners. In a significant announcement from the White House Rose Garden, … Read more