The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on a wide range of US exports, including medicines, medical devices, machinery, vehicles, IT products, and agricultural goods.
The US and Argentina have signed the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI) on 5 February 2026, which formalises a broad trade and investment agreement aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
Signed by USTR Jamieson Greer and Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, the deal builds on a framework agreed on 13 November 2025.
The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on a wide range of US exports, including medicines, medical devices, machinery, vehicles, IT products, and agricultural goods.
Argentina will adopt the US safety and regulatory standards for autos, medical devices, and meat and poultry, and within a year will open its market to US poultry while simplifying procedures for beef and pork exports. US cheese producers will also be allowed to use names like asiago, feta, and camembert.
Digital trade is protected under the agreement, with Argentina pledging not to impose customs duties on cross-border data or digital services taxes targeting US tech companies. The deal also strengthens cooperation on export controls for dual-use items and safeguards Argentina’s telecom infrastructure.
Additionally, Argentina will facilitate US investment in critical minerals, such as lithium and copper, working with provincial authorities and prioritising US partners over foreign actors.
