Agriculture and financial intermediation explained most of the increase, while the manufacturing industry saw the biggest drop

Following a neck-and-neck vote, the agreement will be sent to the EU’s top court for a legal check, which could further delay its implementation

Record agricultural and energy exports led to a second year of surplus, but the figure is 40% lower than in 2024

The full agreement will not go into effect until all member states have given it parliamentary approval

While some say the agreement will boost the Argentine economy, others fear it could harm national industries and rehash a ‘colonial’ relationship

The pistachio sector is gaining ground in desert areas like San Juan province, but this growth is encroaching on a severe water crisis

Soybean exports will now be levied at 24%, down from 26%, in a bid to boost competitiveness and bring in more foreign currency

A fleeting three-day tax suspension boosted exports and dollar inflows, but analysts warn of financial risks and ongoing uncertainty for producers and exporters alike

The government’s temporary suspension of export duties was lifted after just three days — although it will continue for beef and poultry exports