Global Scans · Argentina · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Argentina domestic activity will be held back by rising inflation and the impact of numerous policy-induced economic distortions.

• [New] Upward revisions to wheat production estimates are primarily behind the improved outlook, driven especially by Argentina, where larger-than-expected plantings and likely record yields, supported by favourable weather, are expected to result in an all-time-high harvest. WorldFoodSituation
• [New] Central and southern Argentina will remain mostly dry into early in the week before a few cold fronts provide scattered showers during the second half of the week. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] Thermal anomalies: Temperatures above normal are projected in the province of Buenos Aires and the rest of Argentina. Noticias Ambientales
• [New] China's move will impact some beef trade flows, especially for Brazil and Argentina, which have seen their beef exports to China explode in recent years. Northern Ag Network
• [New] Similar policies under consideration in Chile (lithium), Argentina (lithium), and DRC (cobalt) could reshape global supply chains over the next decade. Discovery Alert
• [New] In a different context, but with cross-accusations from the White House, 2026's presidential elections could mark a change of course in diplomatic relations or intensify them, with potential allegations of attempts at U.S. interference, as happened in 2025 in the elections in Argentina and Honduras. Colombia One: News from Colombia and the World
• [New] Argentina's Javer Milei administration, having implemented radical fiscal consolidation and deregulation, faces 2026 as a critical year that will determine whether economic stabilization succeeds or gives way to renewed inflation, currency depreciation, and political upheaval. Foreign Affairs Forum
• [New] Outside the Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC), Brazil, Guyana and Argentina will lead the growth in oil production in 2026, with recent deposit discoveries leading Latin America to be considered the new oil frontier. CIDOB
• [New] 2026 will bring stronger growth in property insurance - especially in auto - across Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. valorinternational
• [New] China to limit beef imports ... China says it will restrict beef imports from suppliers including Brazil and Argentina to protect its domestic farmers and producers, imposing a 55% duty on shipments exceeding certain levels, Bloomberg reported. Pro Farmer
• [New] By 2026, Argentina is forecast to outpace several competitors in lithium production, shifting the global market's balance and influencing everything from electric vehicle manufacturing to massive battery storage projects. Farmonaut
• [New] Argentina is projected to produce over 30% of global lithium supply by 2026, impacting battery and EV industries worldwide. Farmonaut
• [New] Argentina is projected to have a strong economic growth rate of 3.8% in 2026, ranking second in South America. FX Leaders
• [New] While weather risks linked to La Nina - including irregular rainfall in southern Brazil and Argentina - could still affect yields, absent a major crop failure the expected volumes are likely to test the limits of global demand in 2026. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Argentina has loosened restrictions on currency trading and said it will start to rebuild foreign reserves, taking advantage of growing investor confidence in the President Javier Milei's government to shore up its fragile finances. BATimes Newspaper
• [New] Argentina will play a central role in delivering Glencore's copper ambitions. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] 2025 is a year of high expectations in Argentina: its GDP is expected to grow by 4.2%, after an estimated decline of 3% in 2024. Coface
• [New] Argentina Lithium will continue to lead environmental permitting, community engagement, hydrogeological work, metallurgical programs, site logistics, and integration of the DLE flowsheet into the overall engineering strategy for Rincon West. Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp.
• [New] The Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project demonstrates remarkable potential within Argentina's expanding battery materials sector, where lithium production in Cauchari-Olaroz represents a cornerstone of South American resource development. Discovery Alert
• [New] Canada and Argentina both raised production forecasts to record levels - Canada's wheat crop is projected at 40 million tons, while Argentina's reaches 24 million tons thanks to favorable growing conditions. Feed & Grain
• [New] Argentina will bar state-owned companies from other countries from participating in the bidding process for a maintenance concession for its Parana River. ADM Investor Services
• [New] The ripple effects will extend to international trade relations, as major importing nations, particularly China, will closely monitor U.S. supply and pricing, potentially adjusting their sourcing strategies from other global suppliers like Brazil and Argentina. FinancialContent
• Countries like Chile and Argentina are actively working to become major net exporters, utilizing their exceptional wind and solar potential to produce some of the world's most affordable green hydrogen. Precedence Research

Last updated: 08 January 2026