Overview

• The White House confirmed the Oct. 14 Oval Office bilateral and working lunch after brief timing uncertainty caused by Trump's trip to Israel and Egypt.
• The visit lands less than two weeks before Argentina's legislative elections during a period of exchange-rate strain and heightened market focus.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced support that includes a $20 billion currency swap, a still-unspecified credit line, and potential U.S. purchases of Argentine debt, with detailed terms pending.
• Officials say talks could advance a new tariff arrangement and U.S. investment in critical minerals such as rare earths and uranium, though outcomes remain under negotiation.
• Milei travels with Karina Milei, Economy Minister Luis Caputo, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, spokesman Manuel Adorni and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili, as China’s embassy formally criticized U.S. rhetoric about curbing Chinese involvement.