News of milei trade

Senate approves EU-Mercosur trade deal by huge majority

26-02-2026 16:42 Lawmakers in Argentina ratify sweeping trade deal between Mercosur and European Union, hours after Uruguay did the same; Senate follows lower house approval with huge majority vote, 69 in favor, three against.

ANALYSIS

Trump takes anti-China crusade to Chile ahead of Latin America summit

23-02-2026 17:35 Chile for decades finessed the geopolitical rivalry between China, its top trading partner, and the US, its leading foreign investor. Those days seem to be over.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Peronism split as lower house backs EU-Mercosur deal

13-02-2026 16:28 Ruling party secures lower house backing for sweeping trade deal between Mercosur and European Union; La Libertad Avanza wins approval with support from allied blocs and dissident Peronist deputies.

Casa Rosada on deal

Government: US agreement ‘consolidates' Argentina's 'regional leadership’

06-02-2026 16:29 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni and foreign Minister Pablo Quirno outline details of new trade and investment agreement with the United States at press conference; Deal will be sent to Congress for approval, confirms government.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Milei inks trade, investment deal with United States

05-02-2026 20:18 Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announces agreement with Washington; US will eliminate tariffs on more than 1,600 products and grant “unprecedented” access for Argentine beef, says government.

US TRADE DEAL – ANALYSIS

Argentina signs US trade deal that cuts hundreds of tariffs

05-02-2026 17:54 US agrees to eliminate over 1,600 reciprocal tariffs on Argentine goods while Milei’s government will terminate more than 220 levies on US products.

DIPLOMACY

Milei’s dilemma: Trading with China while pleasing Trump

04-02-2026 17:58 Milei previously vowed not do business with China – now he insists that trade ties do not complicate Argentina's alignment with the United States.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Lured by 38% rates, carry-trade investors pile into peso

29-01-2026 13:56 The carry trade – where investors borrow in dollars to buy the local currency – is in play.

GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY

‘Davos of Latin America’ tests Lula’s regional clout

28-01-2026 21:30 First gathering of regional heads of state since the United States captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, sparking outrage from Lula but praise from other leaders.

US DELEGATION IN USHUAIA

US delegation's visit to Patagonia draws criticism from opposition

27-01-2026 10:15 Visit by a group of United States lawmakers to Ushuaia, Argentina’s southernmost city, draws criticism from Peronist opposition; US Embassy confirms congressional delegation visited Tierra del Fuego to discuss energy and mining issues.

MILEI @ DAVOS

Milei at Davos hails Argentina’s China ties in defence of trade

22-01-2026 15:17 President defends free trade in interview with Bloomberg on sidelines of Davos summit; Passes up opportunity to condemn Trump’s sidelining of Machado in Venezuela, but once again criticises Brazil’s Lula.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Argentina posts trade surplus for 2025, extending positive run

20-01-2026 17:58 Argentina recorded a surplus of US$11.3 billion last year, marking a second consecutive year in the black; Commercial balance made up of US$87.077 billion in exports versus US$75.791 billion in imports.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Milei welcomes EU trade deal but puts Mercosur on notice

17-01-2026 16:44 President Javier Milei hails trade pact at ceremony in Asunción; Argentina’s leader welcomes EU agreement but warned he will continue seeking trade deals with other countries that “support freedom.”

GLOBAL TRADE

EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject 'tariffs' and 'isolation'

17-01-2026 15:06 South American bloc and European Union finally signs major trade deal are quarter-century of torturous negotiations.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Is Vaca Muerta now a dead cow – and EU-Mercosur deal a cherubic baby?

17-01-2026 00:12 Today will go down as a historic day with the world’s biggest free-trade area numbering over 700 million consumers signed into being in the Paraguayan capital of Asunción.

by Michael Soltys

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula, Von der Leyen hail EU-Mercosur deal as key for prosperity, multilateralism

16-01-2026 17:42 Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hail EU-Mercosur trade deal as key for prosperity and multilateralism.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Historic EU-Mercosur deal signing fails to unite Lula, Milei

15-01-2026 21:19 Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set to be signed in Asunción Saturday; Milei, Peña and Orsi all expected to attend ceremony, though Lula won’t travel.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Milei to travel to Paraguay for signing of EU-Mercosur trade deal

13-01-2026 22:08 Mercosur-European Union treaty to be signed in Asunción on Saturday; Argentina’s leader will travel, but Lula’s attendance in doubt.; Expectations in libertarian ranks.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed January 17, confirms foreign minister

09-01-2026 17:48 "The good news continues" – Argentina’s government celebrates EU greenlight for Mercosur trade agreement; Milei, Minister Caputo and Quirno join in the celebrations.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei praises Trump but says he won’t break trade links with China

08-01-2026 00:36 Argentina’s President Javier Milei said that there is "global reordering" taking place – and that his government has already stated which side it’s backing.

2025: YEAR IN REVIEW

Milei’s alignment with Trump pays off, but trade deal is for 2026

29-12-2025 16:06 President Javier Milei’s alignment with his US counterpart Donald Trump was his electoral driving force in 2025, but the trade deal will have to wait until 2026.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Mercosur wants on-the-fence EU to know it has other options

21-12-2025 08:48 As the European Union struggles to complete a trade deal with Mercosur, competitors eyeing South America’s consumer market and vast mineral resources are taking note.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

The tectonic fracture of Argentina’s economy

29-11-2025 05:20 This is a game-changer for Argentina’s economy, anticipated for years and slowly happening. Milei has contributed to this outcome, but it is not solely the result of his actions. He is, however, the President that – if he does things right – will benefit from it.

by Marcelo J. García

EDITORIAL

Agreement still in the lab

22-11-2025 06:33 Does last month’s midterm triumph give President Javier Milei such authority that nobody dares to challenge him?

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Milei set to attend Mercosur summit amid EU trade deal uncertainty

18-11-2025 13:17 Argentina's head of state is now likely to attend Mercosur summit, despite previous reports to the contrary. “The President has it on his agenda and it is very likely that he will go,” says government source.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei weighing up trip to United States for trade deal signing

15-11-2025 09:33 If confirmed, the trip would be the President’s 15th visit to that country since taking office in December 2025.

ECONOMY – ANALYSIS

Milei scores Trump trade deal that will test closed economy

15-11-2025 09:11 Pact adds to the Trump administration’s tens of billions of dollars in financial support for its ideological ally and delivers on Milei's promise to voters to secure such a deal.

US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL

White House: US, Argentina agree ‘framework’ for trade deal

13-11-2025 21:02 Joint statement issued by White House says United States has reached “framework agreement” with Argentina and three other nations as part of push to lower prices; Milei government commits itself to eliminating non-tariff barriers and agrees to “open up markets” for “key products.”

TRADE WARS

Bananas and beef: White House announces Latin America trade deals

13-11-2025 19:54 White House announces trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador and El Salvador – though details were few and far between.

US-ARGENTINA TRADE DEAL

US, Argentina reach deal to open markets on key goods

13-11-2025 18:54 Nations "will open their markets to each other on key products,” according to the White House statement; Argentina will provide “preferential markets access for US goods exports” including certain medicines, chemicals, machinery, information technology products, medical devices.

MULTILATERALISM

Argentina files memorandum, key step to formalise OECD sign-up

11-11-2025 15:15 OECD officials described the filing as a “decisive step” in the country’s accession process, which could still take several years.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

Argentina’s US ambassador says trade deal is 'practically complete'

10-11-2025 11:42 Alec Oxenford says US-Argentina trade deal is “practically complete”; Only finishing touches remain, says envoy.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU finalises farmer protections, advancing Mercosur trade deal

06-11-2025 19:00 European Union takes step toward approving its massive trade agreement with South American nations.

MARKETS

Wall Street is wary of being burned by the ‘Milei trade’ again

24-10-2025 15:22 Global investors engaged in the "Milei trade" are bracing for another potential hit in the wake of this Sunday's legislative elections.

BILATERAL TRADE TALKS

‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal

16-10-2025 15:12 Alec Oxenford confirms trade agreement between Argentina and the United States; Milei’s envoy says “significant” accord is “culmination of months of intense diplomatic effort” and could be announced “very soon.”

MILEI AT WHITE HOUSE

US President says he’ll discuss trade deal with Milei, defends lifeline

14-10-2025 16:04 US President Donald Trump says he will discuss a potential free-trade agreement with Argentina during White House talks with President Javier Milei.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Milei tightens grip on currency market left awash in pesos

16-07-2025 10:10 President’s economic team sends a signal to the market that it still has an iron grip on Argentina’s money supply, a key ingredient to thwarting inflation, stabilising the peso – and his high approval ratings.

FOREIGN POLICY

Modi and Milei vow to boost trade after Casa Rosada talks

06-07-2025 09:15 Indian PM Narendra Modi, leader of the world's fifth-largest economy, vows to expand and diversify trade Argentina before heading to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

MERCOSUR SUMMIT IN BUENOS AIRES

Milei to host Mercosur presidents amid tensions with Lula

29-06-2025 11:54 President will lead this week’s two-day two summit in Buenos Aires; Argentina’s leader to again push for a liberal shift in the South American trade bloc’s future.

MARKETS & BONDS

Argentina claims return to global markets with peso bond sale

26-05-2025 20:51 Argentina’s government will issue a five-year bond denominated in pesos that’s aimed at international investors who are allowed to purchase it in US dollars.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

How Milei keeps peso strong ahead of midterm vote

14-05-2025 12:00 President Milei's government doubles down on a strong peso strategy, making it the cornerstone of his midterm election campaign.

ARGENTINA-CHINA RELATIONS

Chinese business interests await gesture from Milei towards Xi

01-05-2025 09:18 Over-enthusiasm for the United States has damaged links with China, hampering political moves towards investment and trade agreements. A presidential trip to the Asian power is the key to smoothing the acrimony.

by Eugenia Muzio

GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY

Trump’s China trade war is forcing Latin America to pick a side

15-04-2025 14:02 Intensifying battle between world’s two largest economies has left governments grappling with the reality that their days of doing big business with Beijing without serious blowback from Washington are numbered.

Global politics – Analysis

Trump, Milei and how to lose the trust of markets and voters

12-04-2025 05:37 Trump stepped back from the edge, at least momentarily, even though he is keeping his finger on the trigger.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei hails shared values during talks with Paraguay’s Peña

09-04-2025 21:32 President met up with his Paraguayan counterpart, holding various meetings in Asunción during brief overseas trip.

TRADE TALKS

Argentina in talks with US to cut tariffs, says Trump official

09-04-2025 11:40 US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Argentina and others may ease trade restrictions to align with Trump’s policy.

Interview

Brazilian ambassador: Lula-Milei differences have 'minimal effect on bilateral relations’

05-04-2025 06:34 Brazil’s Ambassador to Argentina on managing bilateral relations, despite the enmity between Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Julio Bitelli on Jair Bolsonaro’s trial, the Malvinas issue, the flirtation between Argentina and the United States, the trade imbalance and the importance of Vaca Muerta.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

POLLING & SURVEYS

Latin Americans split on retaliation as Trump’s tariffs loom

01-04-2025 12:19 Half of Mexicans, Argentines and Brazilians want their governments to retaliate to Trump’s tariffs, with slightly smaller shares of Colombians and Chileans saying the same.