Argentina cuts export taxes on key farm products Permanent reductions welcomed but sector pushes for more21 August 2025 21 August 2025 2 minute read 2 minute read By: By: Global Ag Media South AmericaOn July 27, the Argentine government implemented permanent reductions in export taxes for several major agricultural products, according to a recent USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report. While the reductions were welcomed by the agricultural sector, industry groups continue to advocate for deeper or total elimination of export taxes. Despite previous temporary reductions in some export taxes, this is the first time such cuts have been made permanent. Producer associations have long argued that export taxes, known locally as retenciones, reduce competitiveness and discourage investment. Post expects the measures to improve farm and ranch profitability, as producers will retain the revenue previously paid in export taxes on the affected commodities listed in the table above.