Argentina re-introduces taxes on crop exports

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Argentina re-introduces taxes on crop exports

Farming is the backbone of Argentina’s economy, and brings in a substantial amount of foreign currency. To close the country’s fiscal deficit, President Macri recently decided to bring back export taxes on corn and wheat.

CGTN’s Joel Richards reports.


Argentinian Agriculture Secretary Luis Miguel Etchevehere speaks about the country’s important farm sector

CGTN’s Joel Richards spoke with Luis Miguel Etchevehere, Argentina’s Agriculture Secretary, about the outlook for the country’s important farm sector, which is a major source of foreign currency.