The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Argentina, AmCham, released a statement supporting the Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement signed between the Argentine Republic and the United States. The organization detailed the economic and regulatory scope of the understanding, focusing on bilateral trade, tariff measures and regulatory alignment.
By Panorama Minero
In its statement, AmCham noted that the agreement establishes a strategic framework for the development of bilateral relations and may translate into ongoing improvements in domestic regulatory processes. According to the organization, the agreement outlines a path toward a more efficient model aligned with international standards.
Regulatory Alignment and Legal Certainty
One of the central aspects highlighted by the business chamber is the alignment of Argentine regulations with international standards in areas including trade, investment, intellectual property, digital commerce, economic security and customs facilitation.
According to AmCham, this regulatory convergence signals greater predictability and legal certainty, conditions it considers essential for attracting long-term investment and supporting productive growth across the country.
Impact on Bilateral Trade
From an economic perspective, the organization stated that the agreement creates specific opportunities to expand bilateral trade, while acknowledging potential short-term asymmetries.
For Argentina, the United States will eliminate reciprocal tariffs on 1,675 products, which could generate additional exports estimated at US$1.013 billion, alongside the granting of Most Favored Nation tariff treatment. In addition, the quota for Argentine beef exports to the U.S. market will be expanded, with additional potential estimated at up to US$800 million.
For the United States, the agreement includes the elimination of Argentine tariffs on 221 tariff lines and a reduction to 2% on 20 additional lines, along with provisions related to international standards, digital trade, critical minerals, customs reforms and intellectual property protection. According to AmCham, these measures would reinforce the United States’ commercial position, particularly in mining.
Business Environment and Strategic Sectors
AmCham also stated that the agreement contributes to the modernization of the business environment through the reduction of non-tariff barriers, process digitalization and simplification of internal procedures.
The understanding places emphasis on sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining and critical minerals, as well as productive investment, employment generation and technology transfer. It also incorporates labor and environmental commitments consistent with internationally recognized standards.
The organization indicated that these measures would contribute to reducing operating costs, improving competitiveness and facilitating business operations for companies of all sizes.
Legislative Support
Finally, AmCham underlined the importance of congressional support to advance the implementation of the necessary measures and enable the projected benefits to take effect.
With this position, AmCham Argentina reiterated its backing of the agreement and presented it as a step toward deeper integration into international trade and regulatory frameworks.
