Milei Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal, Challenges Mercosur’s Restrictions

Argentine President Javier Milei criticized Mercosur’s trade rules during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington. He argued that the bloc’s unanimous consent requirement for external trade agreements blocks Argentina from pursuing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. He described Mercosur’s framework as a barrier to Argentina’s global economic integration and announced his intention to align the country with U.S. trade policies.

February 24, 2025 

SOURCE: RIO TIMES

Milei Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal, Challenges Mercosur’s Restrictions