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Argentina is a major global agricultural exporter, but producer returns have historically been constrained by export taxes. Export taxes have been a long-standing policy tool since 1955, reintroduced in 2002 after Argentina’s financial crisis, and have since remained a key source of government revenue while distorting agricultural prices for producers. Javier Milei’s 2023 election marked a sharp policy shift toward fiscal austerity and market liberalization, with early reforms producing a fiscal surplus in 2025 but at the cost of significant short-term economic contraction and currency devaluation. Following the fiscal turnaround, the government announced a phased reduction in export taxes in May 2026, with gradu...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
