The Argentine Liaison Board last week announced a seven-day national strike, which began Tuesday, 5 June and will end Wednesday, 12 June. The Liason Board includes Argentine farming companies, including the Rural Society (SRA), the Argentina Agrarian Federation (FAA), the Rural Confederation (CRA) and CONINAGRO.Members are protesting against land revaluation in the Buenos Aires province that would impact state taxes and other issues. The strike will affect grain, oilseed and meat commercialization throughout the country, and it has begun disrupting deliveries to port elevators. If the strike continues beyond seven days, ports will run out of goods and loading operations will be delayed. GAFTA already has declared a force majeure event. C...
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