FT: Javier Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryers

Libertarian President Javier Milei is transforming Argentina's economy by slashing tariffs and dismantling protectionist policies. His reforms aim to lower consumer prices, combat triple-digit inflation, and open markets to global competition. While Argentines welcome affordable imports like Tide detergent and Amazon products, domestic industries are grappling with rising imports and job cuts. Critics argue Milei's changes risk destabilizing manufacturing, but supporters see an opportunity to reorient the economy towards competitive sectors like agriculture and tech.

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By Ciara Nugent in Buenos Aires

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