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

• [New] USDA adjusted Argentina's 2025/2026 corn and soybean production estimates lower month-over-month, and in both cases USDA was below the average trade expectation but still within the expected range. Successful Farming
• [New] Analysts at Citigroup say countries with low FX reserves, such as Argentina, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Turkey, face heightened risks of sudden capital outflows and currency depreciation. Edge and Odds -
• [New] Argentina Lithium will continue to lead the overall advancement strategy for Rincon West, including Environmental permitting & community engagement, Hydrogeological work & metallurgical programs, Site logistics and integration of the DLE flowsheet into the overall engineering. MarketScreener
• [New] ARGENTINA (CORN / SOYBEANS): Showers have become spotty over the last week, which is forecast to continue into March. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] While Brazil is on track to harvest a record soybean crop, unfavorable conditions in southern regions and persistent dryness in Argentina are raising concerns about final production and export potential. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Argentina is a direct U.S. competitor, so its abundant exportable supplies are expected to be a headwind for U.S. shipments, particularly during its normal peak export months of December through March. KMZU.com
• [New] U.S. wheat stocks were forecast at 933 million bushels by the end of the 2026-2027 marketing year, nearly unchanged from a year earlier as lower exports following bumper crops in rival suppliers Argentina and Australia offset a drop in U.S. production. Successful Farming
• [New] Argentina should expect to improve its economy in 2026, following last year's US financial assistance and gains at the mid-term legislative elections for President Javier Milei. Financial Advisers | Wealth Managers | Insight Financia
• [New] As the WASDE revealed tightening U.S. stocks and ongoing production risks in Argentina and Brazil, the incentive for U.S. farmers to maintain high corn acreage for the 2026 spring planting season has strengthened. FinancialContent
• [New] Downstream processing capabilities represent Argentina's greatest opportunity for capturing mineral resource value beyond raw material extraction. Discovery Alert
• [New] Increased exports of beef to the U.S. will compete with domestic demand in Argentina as well as exports to other markets. Farm Talk
• [New] January's World Economic Outlook ranked Argentina among the best-performing economies globally over the next two years, as its growth is expected to exceed the global average, estimated at 3.3% for 2026 and 3.2% for 2027. Buenos Aires Herald
• [New] Rainfall is expected to support corn harvests, with Argentina's corn production for the 2025/2026 season projected to reach a record 57 million metric tons. InfoSAWIT English
• The convergence of technological advancement, geopolitical competition, and environmental sustainability requirements will continue shaping Argentinian lithium production sector development. Discovery Alert
• Lithium operations have transformed remote regions of northern Argentina, bringing modern infrastructure, employment opportunities, and economic development to previously isolated communities. Discovery Alert
• The geological characteristics of Argentina's lithium deposits provide sustainable extraction potential over multi-decade timeframes. Discovery Alert
• Argentinian lithium production capacity will continue expanding through 2026 and beyond. Discovery Alert
• The concentration of Argentina and Chile supplying 97% of US lithium imports represents both a strategic vulnerability and an opportunity for enhanced cooperation with aligned nations. Discovery Alert
• Argentina could advance in global rankings during 2026 and subsequent years due to continued ramp-up of existing projects and new operations entering production. Discovery Alert
• Despite processing vulnerabilities, Argentina and Chile represent politically stable suppliers aligned with US strategic interests, contrasting with Chinese-aligned African suppliers in Zimbabwe and Mali. Discovery Alert
• Argentina Lithium said it is monitoring the matter and will take appropriate steps if necessary. Yahoo Finance
• Slashing overtime pay could have wider impacts on Argentina's economy, with consumers spending less. Al Jazeera

Last updated: 12 March 2026