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Peterson Institute for International Economics

WATCH: @mdebolle.com explains to @wsj.com what the US financial aid to Argentina means:

wsj.comHow Trump’s Argentina Bailout Risks Billions for AmericansWSJ explains how the Trump administration is able to provide $20 billion to Argentina and why it is propping up an ideological ally.

17/10/25, 1:32 pm7 reposts12 likes

Cooper Hamilton

@cooperhamilton.bsky.social

17 Oct 2025

Simple question: Why? Because Trump likes Milei? Argentina is not a strategic ally of the US. They aren't a major market for US goods. In fact, they compete with US farmers in world market. So, again: Why?

Frodo Bolsón

@frodovorkosigan.bsky.social

17 Oct 2025

Because Bessent's buddies invested a lot of money in Argentina and need time to get out without losing it.

Monica de Bolle, 🦋✌🏽

@mdebolle.com

17 Oct 2025

Simple answer: China. Also, Argentina has ample lithium reserves (alongside other critical minerals and rare earths).