Argentina: Economy and Trade

Argentina has South America's second-largest economy, with major sectors including agriculture, particularly soybeans, beef, and grains, alongside manufacturing, energy, and a growing technology and services sector concentrated in Buenos Aires.

Argentina's principal trade partners include Brazil, China, and the United States, with membership in Mercosur shaping much of its regional trade policy. The country has experienced recurring periods of currency instability and inflation, which have driven ongoing debates over economic reform and international debt management.