Javier Milei Heads to the U.S. for Bilateral Meeting with Donald Trump

Quick overview

This Tuesday, the Argentine president will be received by his U.S. counterpart at the White House, following the confirmation of a $20 billion currency swap agreement.

President Javier Milei departed this afternoon at 3:12 p.m. from Aeroparque bound for the United States, where he will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday at the White House.

The trip comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed financial assistance to Argentina, consisting primarily of a $20 billion currency swap. Milei is expected to arrive in the U.S. around 11 p.m., accompanied by his economic team and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili.

Milei’s official agenda begins Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., the scheduled time of the presidential meeting at the White House, where he will first sign the guest book. Later, both leaders will participate in a lunch with their respective delegations.

Finally, according to the president’s schedule, Trump will see Milei off at 1:45 p.m. Following that, at 5:00 p.m., Milei will attend a ceremony honoring Charlie Kirk, the far-right figure who was shot and killed at the University of Utah Valley on September 10.

U.S. Ambassador: “Exciting Opportunities Ahead for Both Nations”

Ahead of the Milei-Trump meeting, U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas said that “new and exciting opportunities are coming for both nations.”

“We are committed to strengthening the ties between the United States and Argentina, promoting investment and trade, while always respecting Argentina’s sovereignty. Exciting opportunities lie ahead for both nations!”
— Peter Lamelas, via X

The Argentine government hopes that the meeting will conclude with announcements of trade and financial agreements to support the national economy. There is speculation that the two sides could formalize tariff reductions on around 100 export-import categories, with rates ranging from 0% to 10%.

Officials also anticipate a statement of support from the U.S. Treasury as part of the broader economic aid package—an issue that has already generated significant expectations in recent weeks.

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Ignacio Teson

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Ignacio Teson is an Economist and Financial Analyst. He has more than 7 years of experience in emerging markets. He worked as an analyst and market operator at brokerage firms in Argentina and Spain.

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