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Trump says Argentina assistance dependent on election results for ally Milei
Trump warned that $20 billion in U.S. aid hinges on Milei's coalition winning midterms to pass reforms amid Argentina's economic crisis, Treasury officials said.
- U.S. President Donald Trump warned that economic aid for Argentina depends on the outcome of the October 26 elections, stating, "If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina."
- Trump announced a $20 billion aid package for Argentina to support President Javier Milei's policies during their meeting. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the assistance aims to stabilize Argentina's economy.
- Argentina's economy remains troubled, with Milei's popularity declining, and this financial aid's effectiveness hinged on Milei's political fate following the election.
- Despite offering aid, Trump cautioned that the U.S. would not support Argentina if Milei's allies do not maintain political power, asserting, 'If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina.
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Trump Warning: Aid to Argentina at Risk if Milei Loses Elections
President Donald Trump has threatened to cut U.S. financial support to Argentina if President Javier Milei loses upcoming legislative elections. Speaking from the White House, Trump said American taxpayers would not fund a government led by “far-left” forces and praised Milei’s free-market reforms. The warning follows a $20 billion (€17.2 billion) aid package which the administration insists is not a bailout but support for Argentina’s neighbour…
Trump ties $20B Argentina bailout to Milei votes
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Trump Conditions $20 Billion Bailout to Argentina on Milei’s Party Winning Elections
Amid the government shutdown that has furloughed and fired tens of thousands of workers here in the U.S., President Trump has offered a $20 billion bailout for Argentina. Earlier this year, Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei attended the conservative CPAC conference in the U.S., where he gifted billionaire Elon Musk a chainsaw. On Tuesday, Trump hosted Milei at the White House and conditioned Argentina’s bailout funds on Milei’s party …
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