A majority of Argentines support President Javier Milei’s plan to pursue a free trade agreement with the U.S. despite fears of competition and potential tariffs under Donald Trump’s presidency. According to a January survey by AtlasIntel for Bloomberg, 60% of respondents favor the deal, but only 46% believe local industries can compete with their U.S. counterparts. Nearly 60% fear Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum could severely impact major Argentine companies like Tenaris SA and Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC. Milei has suggested he may leave the Mercosur trade bloc to secure the pact with the U.S. if necessary.
Argentines back Milei’s U.S. Trade Deal Push Amid Tariff Concerns
A majority of Argentines support President Javier Milei’s plan to pursue a free trade agreement with the U.S.
(Farm Journal )
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