Instead of immediate removal, There have been signs that this process would be carried out gradually over a period of 4 or 5 years. This change in position generated discomfort in the agricultural leadership, which sees how one of the main promises of the campaign begins to fade. The Liaison Tablewhich brings together the main entities in the field, is dissatisfied with this turn.
This is because, in his opinion, the most radical faction of Macrism assured the total elimination of taxes. Now they perceive that Melconian maintains that it will not be immediately, but rather, gradually.
Bullrich Vs. Withholdings
In this context, the expressions of Guillermo Bernaudomain advisor on agricultural affairs of Bullrich and former Secretary of Agriculture during the administration of Mauricio Macri.
During a meeting sponsored by Acsoja, the association that brings together the various links in the soybean industry, Bernaudo indicated that the repeal of withholdings “It will not be produced immediately for soybeans and cereals, but a defined plan will be established that will cover a limited period of 4 or 5 years“.
According to the explanations provided by this specialist, This plan will be put into practice through legislation issued by Congresswhich adds an additional layer of uncertainty regarding implementation timelines.
Within the rural area, Melconian leadership is perceived as leaning towards notably more conservative positions compared to Bullrich’s initial proposals during the campaign. This change in approach has generated concern in the Liaison Table, given that they had interpreted that the most radical faction of Macriism assured them of a complete elimination of taxes.
Bullrich’s original statements on the elimination of withholdings “day zero“were given before Carlos Melconian was appointed as his Minister of Economy. With the incorporation of the economist to the campaign and the candidate’s close circle, lThe perspective on this issue evolved, but not in the way the candidate wanted.
Melconian’s plan contemplates the elimination of withholdings for the exports of regional economies and the reduction of the exchange gap, an important objective for the field, but not immediately as Bullrich promised. This makes it clear that No there will be a significant reduction in export duties for key products such as soybeans, wheat and corn, which represent the main sources of income for the State.
However, those familiar with the situation affirm that frustration with Bullrich will not result in a refusal of agriculture to support the candidate. Generally speaking, a fraction of the field perceives in Javier Milei an imminent risk and will support Patricia. However, they point out that “theThe disappointment with her is absolute“.
Source: Ambito
