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United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
Also known as: United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Mar 17, 2026 14 facts
claimArgentina’s commitments in the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment are nearly identical to those made by El Salvador and Guatemala regarding shared objectives, transshipment commitments, nontariff barriers, technical standards, and digital trade.
measurementUnder the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, Argentina maintains a reciprocal tariff rate no higher than 10 percent and preserves previously granted exemptions.
measurementThe U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment sets a new tariff baseline, maintaining the Liberation Day rate of 10 percent, similar to the agreement with the United Kingdom.
claimThe economic security provisions in the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment require the adoption of “a measure with similar effect,” which differs from the “equivalent effect” or “equivalent restrictive effect” language found in other U.S. trade agreements like the one with Cambodia.
claimThe United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment follows the structure of the framework agreement and resembles agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala, while its preamble aligns with agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia regarding the desire to build upon existing Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA).
quoteThe stated objective of the U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment is to “drive long-term growth, expand opportunity, and create a transparent and rules-based environment for commerce and innovation.”
claimThe main text of the U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment does not outline specific exemptions from 232 tariffs, though consideration can be given to them.
accountThe United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment was signed on February 5, 2026, accompanied by the publication of an updated tariff schedule.
accountThe U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment was announced on November 13, 2025, with the framework agreement’s text released as a joint statement on the same day.
claimUnder the U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, Argentina agreed to provide the United States with preferential market access on certain agricultural products, medicines, and motor vehicles.
claimArgentina’s commitments regarding state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, specifically concerning noncommercial assistance, are directly linked to Argentina’s domestic economic reforms for privatization.
claimUnder the U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment, the United States agreed to grant tariff exemptions for certain natural resources that are unavailable in the United States and for pharmaceutical products.
claimArgentina agreed to take action to facilitate digital trade as part of the U.S.-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment.
quoteArgentine President Javier Milei described the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment as “tremendous news,” and stated that his frequent visits to the United States “were paying off a little.”