Trump’s $20 Billion Bailout to Argentina: Strategic Move or Political Gamble? | Javier Milei Crisis Explained
Why is the Trump administration pledging $20 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars to bail out Argentina’s economy — while rural America and U.S. farmers continue to suffer?
In this deep-dive, we unpack the controversial Argentina bailout, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and explore the U.S. political motives behind helping President Javier Milei, a self-proclaimed libertarian and one of Donald Trump’s closest foreign allies.
From the collapsing Argentine peso, skyrocketing inflation, and Milei’s crumbling political support — to growing backlash from U.S. soybean farmers, this bailout is more than just economics. It’s about China, trade wars, mineral reserves, and global power plays.
Credit to : World Affairs In Context