US EditionUS Treasury's support for Argentina gives peso, Milei friendly leg-up, for now
The U.S. Treasury considers currency swaps, direct purchases, and debt acquisitions to stabilize Argentina’s peso amid political setbacks, with a $20 billion package under negotiation.
- Argentina's financial markets improved significantly after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated, "Argentina is a systemically important U.S. ally in Latin America," assuring support for the country.
- The MERVAL index rose by 6%, and sovereign bonds increased by 18.5% following Bessent's comments, providing temporary financial relief.
- President Javier Milei's government suspended agricultural export duties to stabilize the economy, expecting inflows between $4 billion and $7 billion by October 31, 2025.
- Despite these measures, economic experts estimate a fiscal cost of around 0.15% of GDP, raising concerns about the long-term impact of the U.S. aid.
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Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout
President Donald Trump vowed to help out his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei on Sept. 23, 2025, a day after the U.S. administration said “all options” were on the table in regard to a bailout for the Latin American country’s rocky economy. A day after Trump and Milei’s meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was prepared to lend Argentina up to US$20 billion vi…
Javier Milei’s last chance
“Argentina is a systemically important US ally in Latin America”, tweeted US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday morning. It was not a moment too soon for Javier Milei. “The US Treasury stands ready to do what is needed within its mandate to support Argentina,” wrote Bessent. “All options for stabilization are on the table.” With this announcement, the US government indicated its readiness to do whatever was necessary to ensure the succes…
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Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help
A sharp sell-off of the peso has seen President Javier Milei seek a financial lifeline from the United States. Washington seems happy to help out.
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