00:00Argentina and the United States have signed a sweeping trade deal aimed at cutting tariffs and expanding economic ties.
00:07The agreement is seen as a win for President Javier Millet as he moves to open up Argentina's economy,
00:13while giving U.S. exporters greater access to Argentine markets.
00:19The back was finalized in Washington, where U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer
00:23and Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno formally endorsed it.
00:28Under the deal, Argentina will reduce or remove tariffs on more than 200 American goods, including chemicals, machinery and medical equipment.
00:37Vehicles, cattle and dairy products will enter tariff-free under quota limits.
00:42In return, Washington will scrap tariffs on more than 1,600 Argentine products.
00:48The agreement reflects growing ties between Millet and U.S. President Donald Trump.
00:53Last November, Washington provided a $20 billion currency swap to stabilize Argentina's economy,
00:59bought Argentine government bonds rated as high risk, and stepped in to support the local currency.
01:05The move drew criticism at home.
01:07Some Trump supporters questioned why the U.S. was helping a distant country,
01:11while Democrats said it was a political favor and a misuse of taxpayer money.
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