Overview
- Economy Minister Luis Caputo says the agreement is already ready after months of work by the Foreign Ministry and Economy Ministry, and he notes the unveiling depends on Washington’s schedule.
- Argentina’s ambassador in Washington, Alec Oxenford, says the understanding is practically closed as both governments look for the right moment to formalize it under confidentiality.
- Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will travel to Washington with economic official Pablo Lavigne to resolve final technical and administrative details.
- Official descriptions point to a reciprocal tariff pact granting preferential access for roughly 100 strategic products, with reporting indicating benefits for energy, agroindustry, mining and technology plus lower duties on higher value‑added industrial goods.
- Recent U.S. moves such as expanding Argentina’s beef import quota are cited as signals of intent, while commentary notes any bilateral arrangement must align with Mercosur rules.