Macri: "20 years of steady growth are coming" | Chronic

President Mauricio Macri describes the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) "Like a bridge to the future"and predicted that "Argentina has 20 years of steady growth" if the integration policies and trade promoted by the national government continue.

"We are on the right track, we need to continue to join the world and seek more trade agreements.We have accompanied Nigeria and Sudan, one of the most isolated countries in the world, but it has changed, we have opted for smart opening, and if we continue in this direction, we will achieve 20 years of sustained growth "said Macri.

The head of state made these statements during an interview with General Roca's Radio LU 18 in Río Negro, during which he remarked that "The countries that have experienced the strongest growth in recent years have been the most traded."

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"When we arrived at the government, we recomposed our relations with the Mercosur countries, which allowed us to unite to negotiate this agreement with the European Union, which is a bridge to the future. It's a roadmap that will allow us to create jobs and development, we are now able to access a market of 500 million consumers, " stressed the president.

Macri admitted, however, that there are "Asymmetries" between the two blocks and that there are sectors of the industry such as textiles that are not as competitive, but "They will be between 10 and 15 years old to connect. "

"We are going to work on other trade agreements with Switzerland, Canada and South Korea and we hope to reach agreements this year to continue expanding markets", a point.

Macri has reflected, through this means of communication, the reduction of retentions of regional economies that the executive was announced on Wednesday and which benefits producers of pears, apples, cherries and other fruits grown in the Upper Black River Valley .

"Deductions are a bad tax, we had to apply them because we were in an emergency situation, but when we stabilize, we say that we are applying a discount." We went from four to three pesos per dollar exported and we give the producers 90 days to wind up instead of the 70's that they had to adhere to until now "explained Macri.

Thus, the president estimated that a tax relief of 500 million pesos would be generated for the producers of this zone, which includes regions of the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén.

In addition, Macri acknowledged that the national senator of Rio Negro and vice presidential candidate of Juntos por el Cambio called for this initiative. "With persistence" During months.

"We need to replace distortionary taxes, low contributions from employers and unions, and improve infrastructure, which is what we are looking for to lay the groundwork for growth." that we are able to contribute to the world ", he said.