In a bold move, Argentine President Javier Milei announced the end of the PAIS tax on imports by December 2024. This decision signifies a major shift in Argentina’s economic policy. It aims to reduce inflation and stimulate growth. The PAIS tax, implemented in late 2019, imposed tariffs on imported goods to increase federal revenue. It […]
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