"It's an emergency." Argentina 's government , led by President Mauricio Macri , has sent a bill to congress with powers to impose export taxes of up to 20 % until the end of 2020 . Primary exports such as crops currently pay a 10 % levy , while soyabean shipments are charged 18 % . Macri has dubbed the duties " terrible " , but said they were necessary to stabilise the country 's fragile economy .
Argentina 's government , led by President Mauricio Macri , has sent a bill to congress with powers to impose export taxes of up to 20 % until the end of 2020 . Primary exports such as crops currently pay a 10 % levy , while soyabean shipments are charged 18 % . Macri has dubbed the duties " terrible " , but said they were necessary to stabilise the country 's fragile economy .