Santilli and Caputo Set Timelines to Eliminate Export Taxes: What They Said and What Is Not Confirmed

Two official and journalistic sources put on the table the Government’s goal of eliminating export duties, but with different time horizons and without announcing a new immediate reduction. La Nación reported statements by Chief of Staff Diego Santilli at the closing of the AmCham Agribusiness Forum. The Ministry of Economy circulated an activity by Minister Luis Caputo at the 2026 Palermo Rural Exposition. Neither of the two sources confirms the other: they are separate events and statements.

What did Santilli say about export taxes and timelines?

According to La Nación, Santilli ratified that Javier Milei’s government maintains as its goal to advance in reducing the tax burden on the productive sector and, in particular, in eliminating export duties. He noted that there is a horizon to continue with the reductions during 2027 and 2028. Next January a schedule for reducing export duties on soybeans, corn, sunflower and sorghum will begin, according to that source. Santilli did not give a specific date for the total disappearance of export taxes nor did he announce a new immediate reduction for agriculture.

What did Caputo say at the Rural Exposition and what date did he mention?

The Ministry of Economy reported that Caputo visited the 2026 Rural Exposition in Palermo, was received by authorities of the Argentine Rural Society, toured the stand of the Secretariat of Agriculture and spoke with producers. In that context, the minister highlighted that the Government lowered taxes and tariffs on capital goods, allowed the import of machinery even if used, and lowered export taxes. In addition, he stated that «the countryside can rest assured that before 2031 our goal is to end the martyrdom of export taxes.» The official source does not specify an annual schedule or amounts.

Do the sources agree on dates and scope?

There is no full coincidence. La Nación attributes to Santilli a reduction program for 2027 and 2028. The Ministry of Economy attributes to Caputo a goal before 2031. They are statements by different officials, at different events, gathered by sources of a different nature: a journalistic article and an official statement. The official source does not mention the 2027-2028 schedule nor the products covered. The journalistic article does not mention the 2031 goal nor the visit to Palermo. Neither of the two sources allows confirming that a single plan with closed dates for total elimination exists.

What verifiable data emerges from the material?

• Santilli spoke at the closing of the AmCham Agribusiness Forum, according to La Nación.
• Caputo visited the 2026 Rural Exposition in Palermo, according to the Ministry of Economy.
• La Nación indicates that next January a schedule for reducing export duties on soybeans, corn, sunflower and sorghum will begin.
• The Ministry of Economy attributes to Caputo the phrase about ending export taxes before 2031.
• Santilli mentioned mining, oil, gas and the knowledge economy as engines that would allow deepening the reduction.
• Caputo highlighted reductions in taxes and tariffs on capital goods and the import of used machinery.

What comparison or derived calculation can be made with the available data?

Document: La Nación, article on Santilli. Agency and date: statements at the AmCham Agribusiness Forum, without an exact date in the material. Unit: years. Values used: 2027-2028 horizon mentioned by Santilli; goal before 2031 mentioned by Caputo according to the Ministry of Economy. Operation: difference between the start of the 2027 schedule and the 2031 limit. Result: 4 years. The denominator is the calendar year. This is a comparison of declared horizons, not a confirmed projection. No currencies or units are converted because the material does not include exchange rates or conversion factors.

La Nación also attributes to Santilli a comparison with Poland: that country would export US$40 billion in the knowledge economy, while Argentina could reach about US$10 billion this year. The source does not indicate the base year of the US$40 billion nor the methodology. It is not converted or projected.

What data or decision should be followed?

The schedule for reducing export duties on soybeans, corn, sunflower and sorghum that, according to La Nación, would begin next January. Also the eventual official publication of a plan with dates and products covered, and the difference between the 2027-2028 horizon attributed to Santilli and the goal before 2031 attributed to Caputo. Neither of the two sources allows confirming a total elimination or a single calendar.