News of commerce

Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says

06-09-2024 11:59 Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, says Paraguay.

EU-MERCOSUR DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade deal totters as Europe's farmers revolt

30-01-2024 18:15 Growing farmer protests in Europe and strong opposition from France damages push for EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

More moderate Milei embraces trading partners he had shunned

24-11-2023 14:31 Signs indicate foul-mouthed libertarian who swept to power with radical promises to fix Argentina’s problems may be adopting a more pragmatic approach, at least in foreign policy, as he prepares to take office.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

‘First six months of 2024 are going to be terrible,’ says Argentine business leader

15-11-2023 22:41 Head of Cámara Argentina de Comercio offers ominous forecast for next government’s initial months in office and warns politicians must “do things properly" in what looks to be a “complex” year ahead.

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Dollars are so scarce in Argentina that yuan use is at a record

26-06-2023 13:46 Yuan’s share of forex transactions hit record 28% this month; Dollars in short supply amid surging inflation, crop failures.

Dinesh Bhatia interview

India supports Argentina’s bid to join BRICS, says ambassador

03-06-2023 06:15 India’s envoy in Argentina, Dinesh Bhatia, discusses trade deficits, defence opportunities, lithium and gas collaboration and the importance of cultural ties.

by Api Dhadda

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

JP Spinetto: Lula’s dreams ignore Brazil’s economic reality

31-05-2023 21:01 Brazil’s president talks a lot about the need for a united political front in Latin America, but he should focus on trade and economic integration.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula: Brazil 'will not give in' on public procurement in EU-Mercosur deal

26-05-2023 11:25 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared Thursday that Brazil "will not give in" in talks over the free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Fernández expects Mercosur, EU to close trade deal soon

29-01-2023 10:31 The Mercosur trade group and the European Union will reach a trade agreement soon, declares president during German chancellor's visit to Buenos Aires.

BLOOMBERG

Ghost banks limp along in Argentina, staying open as costly ATMs

10-01-2023 17:44 Ghost branches — no longer serving clients who require anything beyond an ATM, but not technically closed — have become a common sight in Argentina. As customers increasingly do their banking via smartphone apps and online, providers are pushing to close physical locations. But regulators won’t let them.

Mercosur tensions

South American trade partners pile pressure on rebel Uruguay

05-12-2022 20:37 Three nations warn Uruguay’s move to chase trade deals without the agreement of its Mercosur partners risks undermining or rupturing customs union.

MERCOSUR TENSIONS

Mercosur’s future in balance as summit begins

05-12-2022 17:48 Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay reiterated their criticism of Uruguay on Monday over their partner’s willingness to negotiate agreements with countries outside the Mercosur bloc.

News of commerce

Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says

EU-Mercosur trade deal totters as Europe's farmers revolt

More moderate Milei embraces trading partners he had shunned

‘First six months of 2024 are going to be terrible,’ says Argentine business leader

Dollars are so scarce in Argentina that yuan use is at a record

India supports Argentina’s bid to join BRICS, says ambassador

JP Spinetto: Lula’s dreams ignore Brazil’s economic reality

Lula: Brazil 'will not give in' on public procurement in EU-Mercosur deal

Fernández expects Mercosur, EU to close trade deal soon

Ghost banks limp along in Argentina, staying open as costly ATMs

South American trade partners pile pressure on rebel Uruguay

Mercosur’s future in balance as summit begins

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