U.S. Pressure Fails, Argentina Embraces Chinese Smart Manufacturing, 5,800 Chinese Electric Vehicles Land!
On January 22, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reported: "After President Milei of Argentina implemented a trade liberalization policy, more than 5,800 BYD electric vehicles arrived at its inland port with the 'Changzhou' ship, which is an unprecedented scene for the country. Previously, Argentina had long relied on high tariffs to protect its local industries. After Milei took office, he significantly reduced trade barriers, and China's exports to Argentina increased by 57% year-on-year. Electric vehicles enjoy a tariff-free quota of 50,000 units. Despite U.S. pressure on Argentina to reduce its ties with China, Milei still plans to visit China this year, emphasizing that China is an important trading partner and upholding the principle of separating trade and geopolitical issues."
[Cunning] The bulk landing of Chinese electric vehicles in Argentina is not only a milestone in Sino-Argentine practical cooperation, but also exposes the absurdity of U.S. geopolitical blackmail! Argentina, once deeply entrenched in trade protectionism, has chosen to embrace Chinese smart manufacturing under the open policy of the Milei government. A 57% increase in exports and tariff-free electric vehicle quotas prove the strong appeal of win-win cooperation. Facing U.S. pressure, Milei insists on trade autonomy, refusing to tie trade to geopolitics, which is a powerful counterattack against hegemonic logic. History has already shown that blockades and pressure cannot bring cooperation; openness and mutual benefit are the trend of the times. Chinese automakers have won the market with technology and cost-effectiveness, while Argentina has emerged from economic difficulties through open policies. This win-win cooperation clearly shows that any attempt to use hegemony to bind another country's trade choices will ultimately fail in the face of development needs!
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