Tierra Del Fuego Chief of Staff: "It's Not Just About Modifying some Tariffs, It's About Developing the Province"

With the entry into force this week of the new tax scheme for imported mobile phones and those produced in Tierra del Fuego, Samsung announced a reduction in the price of models manufactured on the island it sells in Argentina, where the domestic tax of 9.5% was eliminated for Fuegino products. Thus, the company says that on average the price reduction is 7.5 percent, although it can vary between models. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra…

On CNN Radio Argentina, Agustín Tita, Chief of Staff of Tierra del Fuego, addressed the national government's decision to lower tariffs on cell phone imports from 16% to 8% in the initial phase, and also set further tariff reductions for other technological products, which generated a conflict in the province, where many of the factories producing these items in Argentina are located. On CNN Primera Mañana, he stated that "yesterday was a very i…

On CNN Radio Argentina, Agustín Tita, Chief of Staff of Tierra del Fuego, addressed the national government's decision to lower tariffs on cell phone imports from 16% to 8% in the initial phase, and also set further tariff reductions for other technological products, which generated a conflict in the province, where many of the factories producing these items in Argentina are located. On CNN Primera Mañana, he stated that "yesterday was a very i…

By LILIANA SAMUEL BUENOS AIRES (AP) — A general strike paralyzed the southern Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego on Wednesday after the government of ultra-liberal Javier Milei reduced import taxes on cell phones and other electronic products, directly affecting its main industry. The walkout, which included unions from the metalworking, judicial, oil, and truck drivers, among others, was accompanied by a demonstration. “For sovereignty, for…

In addition, the strike was accompanied by a mass protest and mobilization, in rejection of the measures of the government of President Javier Milei that reduce and eliminate import tariffs. Fueguinos workers seek to defend their jobs and national industry against what they consider to be a "cast" from the federal capital. The demonstration is a direct response to the officialization of Decree 333/2025, which establishes a tariff reduction for m…

Tariffs were reduced for the import of cell phones and taxes on televisions, air conditioning game consoles to lower consumer prices. How is the role of Tierra del Fuego