Daily brief
Argentina and the United States have signed a major trade and investment agreement that will significantly reduce tariffs between the two nations. The deal is seen as a move to strengthen the political alliance between the governments of President Javier Milei and President Donald Trump. It includes a fivefold increase in the US import quota for Argentine beef, a key export for the South American country.
Argentina's wine and meat industries are assessing the challenges and opportunities presented by the new economic landscape and trade policies.
Uruguay's President attended a business forum in Shanghai, engaging with Chinese commercial interests.
President Javier Milei is accelerating what his administration describes as irreversible economic changes within Argentina.