Overview
- President Javier Milei confirmed the beef quota will rise from 20,000 to 80,000 tonnes with a preferential 10% tariff and a $40 in‑quota charge.
- Shipments beyond the quota would face significantly higher U.S. duties, while limited cattle supply and restricted plant certifications could cap Argentina’s ability to use the larger allotment.
- Argentina is negotiating a duty‑free quota for steel and aluminum near 180,000 tonnes as part of a broader package designed to ease current U.S. tariffs of about 50% on those metals.
- Foreign minister Pablo Quirno plans to travel to Washington next week to accelerate the talks, with officials targeting implementation starting in 2026.
- Analysts estimate the additional 60,000 tonnes of beef could generate roughly $300 million in annual export revenue, even as intellectual property demands remain a key hurdle in the wider deal.