U.S. Lifts Argentina Tariffs While Trump Seeks Trademarks
Trump administration exempted Argentina from steel and aluminum tariffs in May 2018 while Trump Organization was seeking trademark approvals in Argentina. After securing two trademarks in November 2019, the administration abruptly reinstated tariffs on Argentina weeks later, citing dubious “currency manipulation” claims. Ethics experts concluded this showed “President Trump is for sale.”
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- US held off on tariffs while Argentina reviewed Trump trademarks (2019-11-01)
- Trump company received new trademark from Argentina (2018-11-15)
- Is the Trump Tower Argentina back on? (2018-12-15)
- Coincidence or corruption? Trump lawyer responds to accusation White House held off Argentina tariffs for trademark reasons (2019-11-15)
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