Meat, the largest regional economy

Before expectations, the Office of President Javier Milei announced the signing of the trade agreement with the United States government. The news includes a "significant expansion" of the quota for Argentine beef in the U.S. market. Although there are no specifics, it is assumed that this quota would increase from the current 20,000 tons to 80,000. It is undoubtedly great news for Argentina and particularly for the livestock and meat sector, as it would mean an additional income of 600 million dollars per year. An increase of about 20% over the 3.000 million dollars of the year that ends. But beyond the numbers, the fact has qualitative importance. Let's see. Beef is the emblematic product of the Argentine export basket. It is the most important regional economy in the country: there is cattle from Jujuy to Tierra del Fuego. It was the first "country business," which was boosted in the mid-19th century when we organized as a Nation. We brought in the Tarquinos, and in three ...