U.S.-Argentina Business Council

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Argentina Business Council (USABC) is the premier business advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the United States and Argentina.

Our mission is to foster a robust economic and commercial relationship between the U.S. and Argentina by identifying challenges and proposing solutions to issues hindering the commercial relationship, advancing trade and investment opportunities for USABC members, and supporting economic growth in Argentina and the United States, particularly by supporting Argentina’s economic reform efforts.

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As investors that create jobs and opportunities in each market, our member companies have a critical role to play in maximizing the growth of the Argentine-U.S. economic partnership. We work together with both governments to set policy priorities and share best practices that strengthen United States and Argentina commercial engagement to be more competitive in the global marketplace.

Meeting with officials at the highest levels of government, our members enjoy a leadership profile that sets them ahead of their global competition. Participating in strategic working groups, members advance innovative solutions to challenges encountered by companies operating in Argentina and the United States. The U.S.-Argentina Business Council (USABC) is distinctively positioned to advance policy priorities to improve the business climate and increase bilateral trade and investment. Drawing on the strengths of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its network of partners and affiliates, including AmCham Argentina, the USABC offers members the tools, the expertise, and the networks to advance a broad sectoral agenda.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Argentina Business Council (USABC) led a delegation to Buenos Aires, on July 11-12, 2023, ahead of Argentina's election period.

Mar 28, 2024
The U.S. Argentina Business Council (USABC) delivered a letter supporting reforms to simplified customs procedures. Read more
Nov 07, 2023
The below is an expanded English translation of the original op-ed: “EE.UU. puede ser un aliado estratégico para el crecimiento sostenido de la Argentina," published in La Nacion. Read more
Aug 11, 2023
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Argentina Business Council (USABC) led a delegation to Buenos Aires, on July 11-12, 2023, ahead of Argentina's election period. Read more
Aug 04, 2023
This open letter aims to convey the USABC's vision regarding Argentina's enormous development potential and to make a constructive contribution to the public conversation during this electoral year while also ensuring that sustainable and inclusive economic growth becomes a reality for Argentina. Read more
Nov 11, 2021
Argentina has both the world’s second-largest shale gas reserve and the fourth-largest shale oil reserve in Vaca Muerta and has been a mid-sized conventional oil producer for around a century. While Argentina is poised to become a top hydrocarbons producer and follow the boom of unconventional oil and gas that occurred the U.S. in the 2010s, unstable macroeconomic conditions, and strict controls on prices, trade and foreign exchange have hindered the flow of much-needed investment. To provide adequate incentives to the oil and gas industry and somewhat isolate it from these restrictions, the Fernández administration has submitted to Congress a bill to create an investment promotion regime for hydrocarbons. The bill mainly aims to boost Vaca Muerta production and reverse the decline of conventional oil and gas production, but also provides incentives for the midstream and downstream sectors. Read more
Oct 20, 2021
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Jul 01, 2021
Argentina is one of the countries in Latin America with the largest potential in renewable energy generation as well as one of the world’s largest unconventional gas reserves. Although the country has the potential to become a world-class energy supplier, the lack of public-private consensus on the energy agenda has impacted sustainable growth in the sector and limited integration and diversification. In an effort to overcome structural challenges, the Fernandez administration is working on new regulatory frameworks to untap opportunities for business and growth in gas and oil production. Read more
Mar 19, 2021
Neil Herrington, Senior Vice President for the Americas, highlights the importance of a tangible economic plan in Argentina. Read more

U.S.-Argentina Business Council

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