They discussed the current state of the metallurgical industry and the future of the sector, which exports more than 5 billion dollars. The head of Adimra also referred to the RIGI.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of eliminating export duties and concerns about the delays in various issues related to the Capital Goods Promotion Regime.
The Chief of Staff, Guillermo Francoshad a meeting with president of the Association of Metallurgical Industrialists of the Argentine Republic (ADIMRA), Elio Del Re, This afternoon at the headquarters of the entity and together They analyzed the current situation of the metallurgical industry and the future of the sector.
At the work meeting, the importance of developing a Metallurgical Export PlanTaking into account that The sector exports more than 5 billion dollarsagreeing that there is great potential for companies both due to their experience and production, which currently reaches more than 155 countries.
Del Re said, with respect to the Promotion Regime for Large Investments -RIGI-, the importance of the final regulation of the standard and the need to promote investment, but with a vision of promoting the development of the national industry.
“We must prevent sectoral emergencies and pressures from promoting the import of locally produced equipment, generating an enclave structure and affecting national production,” he stated.
Likewise, the members of the entity’s presidency committee present analyzed with Franco the importance of eliminating the PAIS Tax on non-produced inputs, as well as an update of the SME law to strengthen the local productive framework.
In this regard, they stressed the need to promote specific instruments and lines of credit for working capital and investment, tax relief for companies and improving the simplification of tax administration, also strengthening the Technology and Innovation agenda in line with global requirements, taking into account that the majority of national companies are SMEs.
During the meeting, the importance of eliminating export duties and concern about the existing delays in different topics linked to the Capital Goods Promotion Regime were also emphasized.
Likewise, ADIMRA authorities stressed that public purchases are an important instrument of industrial policy that exists in many countries, for the productive development of strategic sectors.
Finally, they said that it is necessary to maintain specific instruments and lines of credit for working capital and investment and promote the Technology and Innovation agenda in line with global requirements.
Source: Ambito
