Bessent highlighted the 'full support of the United States for the bold economic reforms' of the Argentine Government
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In a key meeting for bilateral relations, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, Scott K. H. Bessent, met with the Argentine Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, to express Washington's firm support for the economic reform plan promoted by President Javier Milei.
The meeting reflects the growing harmony between both countries and the shared goalof promoting macroeconomic stability and the development of the Argentine private sector.
Bessent supported the reforms and praised Caputo
During the meeting, Bessent highlighted the "full support of the United States for the bold economic reforms" of the Argentine Government. He also acknowledged the central role of Caputo and his team in the design and implementation of these policies, emphasizing that they represent a real opportunity for the country to achieve "a prosperous future for its people."
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"Argentina can achieve a prosperous future through policies that provide stability and growth to both workers and companies in the country's dynamic private sector," stated the U.S. Embassy's communiqué in Buenos Aires.
toward a strategic alliance with the U.S.
One of the most relevant points of the meeting was Bessent's explicit mention of the Trump Administration's commitment to position itself as Argentina's preferred partner. This statement marks a strategic shift in U.S. economic diplomacy toward Latin America and especially toward a government that has shown ideological affinity with Washington.
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Additionally, Bessent praised Argentina's progress in bilateral negotiations to implement a package of reciprocal trade measures, and even expressed his intention to co-chair the upcoming talks with the country alongside the U.S. Trade Representative.
Recognition on the financial front
The Secretary also congratulated Caputo for the successful negotiations conducted with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank. These negotiations were valued as essential to underpinning the credibility of the Argentine economic plan at an international level.
This explicit support comes at a key moment, when Argentina seeks to attract investments and rebuild its productive matrix. With the U.S. determined to deepen its role as a commercial and financial ally, Milei's Government consolidates a bond that could be decisive for its structural reform agenda.
