Wednesday, August 6, 2025

US Trade Deall with Argentina 8-6-25

Argentina trades a diverse range of goods with the United States. In 2024, the total value of trade in goods between the two countries was estimated at $16.3 billion.  

Argentina's exports to the US: Mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products accounted for $2.28 billion in 2024.

Other significant exports include:

o   Pearls, precious stones, metals, and coins: $762.01 million.

o   Aluminum: $529.26 million.

o   Animal and vegetable fats and oils: $305.39 million.

o   Dairy products: $139.34 million.

o   Oil seeds, oleagic fruits, grain, and seeds: $100.87 million.

o   Wood and articles of wood, and wood charcoal: $100.43 million.

o   Organic chemicals: $99.83 million.

Argentina's total exports to the US were $6.48 billion in 2024. 

Argentina's imports from the US:

·       Mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products were a major import, totaling $1.29 billion in 2024.

·       Other key imports include:

o   Machinery, nuclear reactors, and boilers: $1.12 billion.

o   Organic chemicals: $505.32 million.

o   Plastics: $436.81 million.

o   Pharmaceutical products: $381.47 million.

o   Electrical and electronic equipment: $342.71 million.

o   Vehicles other than railway or tramway: $318.65 million.

o   Optical, photo, technical, and medical apparatus: $317.57 million.

Argentina's total imports from the US were $6.22 billion in 2024. 

Trade balance

·       The US generally runs a trade surplus with Argentina.

·       In 2024, the US trade surplus with Argentina was $2.1 billion, a 58.2% decrease from 2023. 

Recent developments in trade policy

·       Argentina has taken steps to simplify the import process for used capital goods by eliminating the Certificate of Importation of Used Goods (CIBU) requirement, according to the International Trade Administration. This aims to streamline imports for sectors like mining, energy, and oil and gas.

·       Argentina has also simplified procedures for importing and exporting food products, focusing on consumer-oriented finished food products. 

Impact of AI on trade

While the provided search results do not explicitly mention the specific impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on trade between Argentina and the US in 2025, it's worth noting the broader trend:

·       AI is expected to transform global trade, particularly in areas like logistics, supply chain optimization, and market analysis.

·       Emerging technologies, including AI, are likely to influence investment patterns, potentially boosting foreign direct investment in sectors like critical mineral projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to FreightWaves

In conclusion, trade between Argentina and the US involves a significant exchange of goods, with the US maintaining a trade surplus. Recent trade policy changes in Argentina aim to streamline import processes. While the direct impact of AI on the specific goods traded isn't explicitly detailed, the technology's broader influence on global trade and investment is likely to shape future trends in US-Argentina trade relations. 

Argentina goods traded with us 2025 ai

Trade in goods between Argentina and the United States in 2025 has seen a continuation of established patterns, with the US generally maintaining a trade surplus

Argentina's exports to the US

·       Primarily raw materials: Argentina's exports to the US largely consist of raw materials such as crude petroleum, gold and aluminum precursors.

·       Examples of key exports in 2024 (latest available detailed data):

o   Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products: $2.28 billion

o   Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins: $762.01 million

o   Aluminum: $529.26 million

o   Animal, vegetable fats and oils, cleavage products: $305.39 million

·       Low agricultural trade: Despite Argentina's strength in agriculture, there is limited agricultural trade with the US, as both nations are major agricultural exporters and have differing needs.

·       Focus on value addition: There's potential for Argentina to enhance its economic growth by moving up the value chain for petroleum products, metals, and finished goods, rather than solely exporting raw materials. 

US exports to Argentina

·       Diverse range of products: The US exports a broader range of products to Argentina, including machinery, oil, organic chemicals, and plastics.

·       Key export examples in 2024:

o   Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products: $1.83 billion

o   Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers: $1.81 billion

o   Electrical, electronic equipment: $867.43 million

o   Pharmaceutical products: $695.70 million

·       Trade surplus: The US typically maintains a substantial trade surplus with Argentina, importing approximately half the value of goods exported to Argentina. 

Note: Specific trade figures for 2025 are still developing, but the trend of Argentina primarily exporting raw materials to the US and importing a wider array of products from the US remains evident based on available data from early 2025. 

Regarding AI-related goods: While there isn't specific data detailing trade in AI-related goods between the two countries for 2025, Argentina's growing technology sector and reforms aimed at fostering private-sector growth and investment, including in technology, suggest potential for increased trade in these areas in the future. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=argentina+goods+traded+with+us+2025

Argentina's nominal GDP in 2025 is projected to be around $654.8 billion. In 2025, Argentina's nominal per capita GDP is projected to be $14,360 USD, Argentina Population 43,851,378. Argentina's unemployment rate rose to 7.9% in the first quarter of 2025.

US imports $6.22 billion.  Argentina Imports $6.48 billion. US Surplus is $26 million.

Section 232 Tariffs (Steel and Aluminum): Agreements that previously suspended Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from various countries, including Argentina, were terminated as of March 12, 2025. As a result, steel and aluminum imports from Argentina are now subject to the standard Section 232 tariffs. These tariffs include a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports, according to BDO USA

https://www.google.com/search?q=us+tariff+on+argentina+2025

Tariffs: As of August 1, 2025, the U.S. has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from Argentina, according to the Buenos Aires Herald. This is relatively lower compared to tariffs on other countries like Canada (35%) or Brazil (50%).

https://www.google.com/search?q=us+trade+deal+with+argentina+2025

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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