Positioning came after the Argentine President Javier Milei, threatening to leave Mercosur again; questioned by journalists on the subject, American leader still praised the work of Milei
Last Monday (3), the president of the United States, expressed interest in establishing a free trade agreement with Argentina. This demonstration occurred after statements by Argentine President Javier Milei, who suggested the possibility of Argentina to leave Mercosur.
He argued that the South American economic bloc mainly favors the Brazilian economy and stressed that a trade agreement with the United States could be a strategic step towards Argentina’s economic growth. In an informal conversation with journalists at the White House, Trump said he would love to make this agreement and praised Milei as a great leader in Latin America.
Milei’s proposal, however, generated mixed reactions within the . The Argentine Industrial Union, for example, defended the importance of strengthening trade relations with Brazil and highlighted the crucial role of Mercosur. In a recent report, the entity argued that the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union offers a concrete opportunity to improve trade and investments in the bloc. The document emphasizes the need for a strategic stance in international relations, contrasting with Milei’s position to break with Mercosur.
With information from Eliseu Caetano
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