US President Donald Trump said the Libertarian Javier Milei was “a great leader” and admitted he could “look into” a commerce arrangement. Milei has even suggested Argentina might need to make its participation in Mercosur more flexible or leave the bloc altogether to achieve this. The initiative seeks to boost exports, increase US investments in the country, and potentially access technology transfer. Milei underscored how Mercosur was beneficial for Brazil’s rich industries but not as positive for the rest of the alliance’s partners.
Last year, Argentine exports to the United States amounted to US$ 6.454 billion, and imports reached US$ 6.226 billion, for a surplus of only US$ 228 million.
March 4, 2025
SOURCE: MERCOPRESS
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