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Singapore-Argentina free trade pact enters into force, completing Mercosur coverage
With Argentina's entry into force, the Mercosur-Singapore agreement now applies to all four founding Mercosur members, widening trade and investment access for businesses.
What happened
The Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement entered into force between Singapore and Argentina on November 1, 2026. Singapore Business Review+2 With Argentina's entry into force, the agreement is now fully in force between Singapore and all four founding Mercosur member states. Singapore Business Review+1 The agreement had previously taken effect with Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. vietnamnews.vn+1 The agreement covers trade in goods and services, investment flows, government procurement, digital trade, intellectual property, economic cooperation, and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Singapore Business Review+1
Around it
According to the joint statement, the agreement aims to facilitate trade and investment flows, enhance regulatory transparency, and support businesses to expand across markets. Singapore Business Review Mercosur will eliminate import tariffs on approximately 96% of products over a period of up to 15 years. Singapore Business Review+1 The agreement establishes more transparent customs procedures and supports expedited clearance of express shipments and perishable goods. vietnamnews.vn The joint statement described the entry into force as a significant milestone in Singapore's economic engagement with Latin America. vietnamnews.vn+1
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