‘Fiscal conservatism' allowing Argentina to reduce agricultural export taxes
Argentinian President Javier Milei recently announced s reduction in export taxes on poultry, beef and corn.
It was requested by Argentina's agricultural sector.
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‘Fiscal conservatism' allowing Argentina to reduce agricultural export taxes
Fiscal Lab on Capitol Hill Economist Patrick Horan has praised Javier Milei's 'fiscal conservatism' for allowing him to reduce agricultural export taxes. Argentinian President Javier Milei recently announced s reduction in export taxes on poultry, beef and corn. It was requested by Argentina's agricultural sector.
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