U.S. – Argentina Trade and Investment Framework
By Estudio Chaloupka
On December 1, 2022, the United States and Argentina concluded the third meeting under the U.S. – Argentina Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA).The meeting covered a wide range of bilateral trade and investment issues, including trade concerns on each side. As a result, both parties agreed to work together on a roadmap to resolve these concerns and improve trade relationship. They also explored emerging investment opportunities and areas for engagement, including energy transition and digital economy, as well as development finance.
The officials agreed on the importance of shared values, including high labor standards, environmental sustainability, and inclusion, as a basis for strengthening and developing regional supply chains. Officials also discussed the importance of the Declaration on Good Regulatory Practices issued during the June 2022 Summit of the Americas, which both countries joined.
The two countries agreed to deepen engagement with a view to convening the next meeting of the TIFA Council in Washington in 2023.
