A couple of days ago, the Argentine government, led by President Javier Milei, proposed a significant legislative change affecting the wine industry. The plan includes an 8% export tax on wines like the renowned Malbec. This move aims to boost government revenues and address economic challenges. The decision to tax wine exports is part of […]
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