We've been focusing on the violence in Venezuela, the street confrontations and Cuba meddling with special forces.  Let's not forget another country - Argentina.    It is the 3rd largest GDP in Latin America, behind Brazil and Mexico. The US exports $16 billion and imports $6...or a nice $10 billion surplus: "The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2012 were: Mineral Fuel (oil) ($2.5 billion), Machinery ($1.9 billion), Electrical Machinery ($880 million), Organic Chemicals ($794 million), and Plastic ($568 million).   U.S. exports of agricultural products to Argentina totaled $164 million in 2012. Leading categories include: planting seeds ($26 million), feeds and fodders ($10 million), and snack foods ($9 million)." My point is that Argentina is an important country, as the above figures suggest.  There are obviously lots of US jobs at stake anytime that your exports are that high.   Normally,...(Read Full Post)