“We accompany him”, the first commercial reaction to the mass measures

Since his arrival in the government as super-minister became known, Sergio Massa’s WhatsApp with the business sector at any time of day has been a constant. The first measures announced yesterday reflect negotiations at various levels.

One case is the extension of the gas pipeline to transport Vaca Muerta gas from Salliqueló in Buenos Aires to San Jerónimo in Santa Fe. This was stated by Marcelo Mindlin, president of Pampa Energía Clarione: “I celebrate the announcement of the progress in the second phase of the pipeline. This work changes the Argentine economy. We cannot continue to import energy that we can produce locally ”. Mindlin, with its subsidiary Sacde, was awarded, together with Techint, the main sections of the first phase of the pipeline.

“I have known Sergio Massa for 25 years and I know that he is a tireless worker, I know that he has always been open to dialogue with all productive and social sectors, listening and obtaining the tools to better prepare oneself to find solutions to Argentine problems. His decision to commit himself to the country in such a difficult time must be particularly appreciated. from the sector private we must continue to invest, accompanying measures that the country needs, ”expanded Mindlin.

Daniel Funes de Rioja was also in permanent contact with Massa and the Secretary of Industry, José de Mendiguren. Last night he told this newspaper: “We are convinced that this reorganization of functions it was appropriate considering the national and international context. At the national level because it is essential to find the way to reach macroeconomic predictability with fiscal policy which is not solved by increasing taxes but with an efficient administration. All accompanied by a monetary and currency policy that reduces inflation ”.

Naturally, Funes de Rioja recalled the problems with accessing foreign currency. “Every industrial development process requires foreign currency for equipment and supplies. We hope for this too they have reserve accumulation strategies. From the industry we intend to contribute with greater added value in exports to help in that way ”.

For Mario Grinman, president of the Chamber of Commerce, the measures express an “intelligent politician, informed that he has made a risky bet. We know his abilities, but the unknowns are many. The most important thing is that politics be with you. If the government continues with its internal differences it will be very difficult. In the line you just expressed, we will accompany him. I told him personally. “ he pointed out.

The director of one of the country’s main businesses expressed his consent and also his Doubts in the same sentence: “What he has enunciated is a series of intentions that they are going in the right direction. What you need to see now is how much everything is related“.

“In these presentations you have to pay attention to the emphasis What do the officials do? Massa raised a defense of the fiscal order and the role of the agricultural sector in Argentine society. This shows your intention move in a rational direction“, added the manager, who has requested the reservation of his name, waiting for the body to which he heads to issue an official statement.

It also raised deep doubts about how some of the announced goals can be achieved. “Announcing that the Central Administration’s deficit will not exceed 2.5% of GDP will require a huge fiscal effort, which makes one wonder how it will be achieved. Guzmán could not carry it on. Will you have the political power to make it happen?And they also stopped at the phrases that the new minister raised at the beginning of his speech: «He said he is there disorder in spending, injustice in distribution, a factory of poverty. It’s something at least surprising, coming from someone from the same government, right?

In the car they synthesized Massa’s advertisements with a phrase from the street. “He came to say it the joke is over, with a declaration of good principles, “said the director of one of the multinational vehicle manufacturers.” It remains to be seen how much of what has been announced can be carried out. It is unifying three ministries, and it takes a lot of speed, urgency and dedication ”.

In an auto parts company they also paid attention to what Massa said what was not said during your presentation While highlighting as “positive” what is related to the issues of public spending and tariffs, they commented on a topic that circulated in a few minutes in a chat that several entrepreneurs in the sector have.

“You didn’t mention the word investmentnor explicit measures to improve the competitiveness in tax or labor matters. The only concrete data in this regard relates to a gas pipeline, which indirectly favors the infrastructure “.