{
  "id": 4708815,
  "title": "Trump administration urges Milei to advance US-Argentina trade deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-administration-urges-milei-to-advance-us-argentina-trade-deal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T20:10:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/trump-administration-urges-milei-to-fast-track-us-trade-deal.phtml"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States urged Argentine President Javier Milei to advance the implementation of a bilateral trade agreement between the two nations. This request was made during a meeting between US and Argentine officials in Buenos Aires, with Washington pushing for the agreement to be sent to Congress for ratification. The Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement (ARTI) was signed in February and aims to reduce trade barriers and establish tariff changes for various products. One key provision is the immediate elimination of tariffs on 221 US products, including medicines, machinery, and IT-related goods. The agreement also establishes duty-free import quotas for 57 categories of products, such as beef, cars, and cheese. Argentina has committed to eliminating certain taxes and import licences that currently hinder US product entry. The ARTI's implementation depends on completing the legal processes in both countries. The Trump administration seeks a strategy for ratification from Argentina, while stressing its commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement. The expansion of bilateral trade is evident, with Argentine exports to the US increasing by 38% between January and July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The US now accounts for around 10% of Argentine exports, making it the second-largest destination for Argentine goods. The Milei administration must now decide when to submit the agreement to Congress and secure the necessary legislative support for ratification. This move could significantly impact Argentina's trade balance and demonstrate the country's commitment to strengthening ties with the United States.",
  "summary": "Washington wants Argentina to move ahead with parliamentary ratification as trade between two nations soars. Leer más",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}