Argentine President Javier Milei arrived at the White House shortly after 2:40 p.m., where he was received by U.S. President Donald Trump at the entrance to the presidential residence. Both heads of state posed for the media, greeted each other, and walked together toward the "cabinet room," the place where the official meeting will take place.
The entire presidential delegation also entered, including Karina Milei, Secretary General of the Presidency; Luis Caputo, Minister of Economy; Patricia Bullrich, Minister of Security; Santiago Bausilli, head of the Central Bank; Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein; and Alec Oxenford, Argentine ambassador to the United States.
During the arrival, the media asked Trump for a message addressed to the Argentine people, to which the president replied with words of support: "We love them, we'll be there for them. They have a great leader. A very great leader."
These statements reflect Trump's strong personal support for Milei and anticipate a dialogue focused on economic and political cooperation, as well as on strategic agreements that could have direct repercussions on the Argentine economy.
The meeting takes place at a crucial moment for Argentina, after a series of economic challenges that include the need to stabilize the exchange market and attract international investments. The meeting with Trump is interpreted as a gesture to strengthen the strategic alliance between both countries, with special emphasis on shared values and joint economic objectives.
It is expected that during the meeting, topics such as the 20 billion dollar swap line between the central banks, the purchase of Argentine bonds denominated in dollars, and possible contingent credits from the Exchange Stabilization Fund will be addressed. These measures aim to reinforce Argentina's economic stability and generate confidence among international investors.
Hours before Milei's arrival, the Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, Federico Sturzenegger, anticipated that a trade agreement with the U.S. would be announced, in the context of this Tuesday's meeting between the Argentine president and Donald Trump.
