Despite the suspension of the visit of the US Treasury Secretary… Scott Besant, The government believes it is imminent that the trade agreement with Argentina will be closed in the coming weeks. Although there is still no new date for the president’s visit Javier Miley As for the North American country, interlocutors insist that it should be ready before 2026.
The Argentine president was going to travel to Washington, DC This weekend the draw will be held 2026 FIFA World Cup It was to take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he would share the exclusive presidential box with the president Donald Trump.
As he confirmed HistorianAmbassador to the United States, Alec OxenfordI organized a cocktail party with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marco Rubioand Miley planned to speak at US Chamber of Commerceamong other key activities to advance the finer details of the trade agreement.
But when the chief of staff, Manuel AdorniHe announced last week that the president would not travel at last, “as a silent response to what is happening in the Argentine Football Association.”Ava), according to official sources Historian, Questions were raised about how the relationship with the United States would continue..
The loss of Besant, who was planning to visit Argentina again after the elections, was expected Historianencouraged speculation about the alleged rudeness due to Miley’s decision not to travel to the United States, as the local reasons and questions directed to “Chickie” Tapia were not properly explained.
“I don’t know who invented that novel But this is not the case, everything is fine with the United States,” an official familiar with the agreement negotiations said in an interview with this medium.
As he said HistorianAt Casa Rosada, they ruled out that the agreement would be signed on that trip, but sources initially admitted this Yes, there was an expectation that Technical reviews For this weekend. “We have not arrived,” they surrendered, hours before Adorny announced the cancellation of the trip.
Those who have stations in Washington, DC They aim to be signed in the coming weeks. “I can tell you that, It is certain that on Miley’s next trip to the United States, the agreement will be signed. It usually takes time, as is the case in the European Union, but this is not the case. The idea is to have it ready now in December“, specify dated.
Advertising range The trade agreement will be one month old next week, just when negotiations begin. Extraordinary sessions In Congress, where the government hopes to sign, in the first place, a draft Tax clearance and Budget 2026.
If this is achieved, it is possible that the government will hold a major celebration for 2027, especially if the White House carries out this mission. Article 232 Of the law of trade expansion which was contemplated in the understanding.
The resolution states that the United States “may consider the impact of the Agreement on national security, including taking it into account when adopting trade measures under Section 232.”
This means inclusion Steel and aluminum Within the products benefited with a 50% tariffas they are classified as sensitive national security products.
The United States is closely monitoring the development of parliamentary alliances Because even though the agreement does not pass through Congress, officials assume that the laws must be amended to comply with the guidelines.
These are regulatory issues around intellectual property, Health regulations, Environmental standards And others Deregulation Which They must adapt to what was agreed upon with the United States.
Moreover, the opposition in Congress will insist on all of this Tariff preferences It must be approved by the legislative authority, since National Constitution It is the business of Congress to “legislate on customs matters” and “regulate commerce with foreign nations.”
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