Despite a year characterised by geopolitical uncertainty arising from the conflict in the Middle East and the trade tensions between China and the U.S., recent data indicate that global trade has persisted in its growth trajectory. Global trade volumes expanded by more than 5% in the first half of 2026, as reported by the Economic … Read more
Rio Tinto Group indicated that lithium output for the full year is expected to be at the lower end of guidance due to weather-related disruptions affecting its operations in Argentina. The Olaroz project will yield a reduced quantity of the battery metal from brine ponds as a result of rainfall, while the Fenix operation has … Read more
The United States has sanctioned the exceptional importation of 300,000 tonnes of lean beef to mitigate domestic meat prices. However, this decision is unlikely to yield advantages for Argentina, despite the strong rapport between Presidents Donald Trump and Javier Milei. The reason is that Argentina, along with other U.S. allies, has established fixed import quotas. … Read more
The Argentine mining sector is progressively establishing itself as a fundamental component of the nation’s export portfolio. According to a report by consulting firm Aleph Energy, mining exports amounted to US$744 million in June, representing 9% of the country’s total exports. The total figure for the first six months of 2026 stands at US$4.7 billion, … Read more
Since the onset of the commodities boom in the early 2000s, Argentina has become increasingly dependent on soybean exports as a vital source of U.S. dollars — a currency that has experienced exceptionally high demand within the country’s economy for several decades. Consequently, successive administrations have implemented a variety of strategies aimed at incentivising farmers … Read more
Since the onset of the commodities boom in the early 2000s, Argentina has become increasingly dependent on soybean exports as a vital source of U.S. dollars — a currency that has experienced exceptionally high demand within the country’s economy for several decades. Consequently, successive administrations have implemented a diverse array of strategies aimed at incentivising … Read more
