Overview
- UIA says it will meet Economy Minister Luis Caputo in mid‑February to present measures to boost consumption and request targeted fiscal relief.
- The plan under discussion includes consumer financing backed by multilaterals or guarantee funds and options such as letting firms credit VAT on contributions to lower costs.
- Industrial leaders report lower sales volumes and price cuts to match international values after import liberalization, with textiles, footwear, metalworking and construction under the most strain.
- UIA warns that, without policy changes, the next two years could bring more company closures and layoffs, urging labor and regulatory reforms to improve competitiveness.
- A split in the government remains visible as Minister Federico Sturzenegger defends rapid opening while industry cites unfair practices like sub‑invoicing from China and more dumping complaints.