In a statement published on Monday, the Defense Department said that the use of foreign suppliers is considered only when the local market is not able to meet the demand. This clarification comes ...

that aims to replace foreign suppliers of, among other things, semiconductor technology. What’s more, whereas the state once pushed reluctant chipmakers to co-operate with local suppliers ...

Moreno simply told the foreign airlines they must find ways to increase their purchases in Argentina, helping local suppliers “even if it means having the stewardesses panties made in Argentina”.