The diplomat stated that the deregulation reforms promoted by Javier Milei open the door to more investment, innovation, and employment
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The Minister of Deregulation, Federico Sturzenegger, held a meeting this Wednesday with the United States ambassador to Argentina, Peter Lamelas, as part of the progress toward the final version of the new trade agreement between both countries. The meeting confirmed the political and economic alignment between Buenos Aires and Washington, consolidating a strategic relationship that Javier Milei's government considers essential to accelerate growth.
Lamelas shared a strong message on his official X account: "The reforms promoted by Javier Milei have the potential to energize the Argentine economy." The diplomat emphasized that deregulation is a driver for attracting investment, boosting innovation, generating employment, and promoting a more competitive and open business environment. "The United States supports these efforts," he stated.
An alignment that is deepening
The U.S. embassy had already expressed its support last week, when it stated that the trade agreement "creates the conditions to increase" American investments in the country. This message aligns with President Milei's foreign policy, which is aimed at strengthening alliances with major Western democracies and integrating Argentina into global value chains.
Peter Lamelas se reunió con Sturzenegger y elogió la desregulación impulsada por el Gobierno de Milei
Washington also highlighted that the understanding aims for fairer and more reciprocal trade, with tariff reductions and common standards that enhance competitiveness. According to the diplomatic representation, the progress of the negotiation demonstrates that Argentina is willing to open new markets and adopt clear rules to generate predictability, a key requirement for the arrival of capital.
The White House also welcomed the progress
Donald Trump's administration expressed its support through a formal statement. There, it indicated that the Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment seeks to promote long-term growth, expand opportunities, and create an environment based on clear rules for trade and innovation.
The U.S. government emphasized that what was agreed upon reflects shared values and the ambition of both nations to modernize their economies, strengthening the investment regime and moving toward greater bilateral integration.
The main points of the agreement
The draft already released by the United States includes measures aimed at energizing trade exchange:
Opening of markets and reduction of tariffs for key goods from both parties.
Preferential access for U.S. pharmaceuticals, machinery, and agricultural products.
Elimination of tariffs for natural resources and non-patented pharmaceuticals that Argentina sells to the U.S.
Improvements in access to beef and reduction of non-tariff barriers.
Adoption of international standards, allowing vehicles manufactured under U.S. federal regulations and medical devices approved by the FDA.
Strengthened intellectual property regime, with greater control over counterfeiting.
Labor and environmental commitments, including the prohibition of goods produced with forced labor and guidelines on illegal logging and fishing subsidies.
Cooperation on economic security, exports, critical minerals, and stabilization of the global soybean market.
Facilitation of digital trade, with the U.S. recognized as an adequate jurisdiction for data transfers.
Peter Lamelas se reunió con Sturzenegger y elogió la desregulación impulsada por el Gobierno de Milei
An opportunity to reposition Argentina in the world
The agreement represents a decisive step in Milei's government's strategy to reinsert the country into the global trade circuit, with predictable rules and a pro-market approach that enhances competitiveness. The U.S. administration stated that both countries will work to finalize the text and move toward its definitive implementation.
For the Casa Rosada, this international support—together with Milei's leadership and the technical work of Sturzenegger and the economic team—constitutes an essential endorsement to accelerate the modernization process and attract investments that drive sustained growth.
