Overview

• Argentina’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the October 14 meeting at the White House between President Javier Milei and President Donald Trump.
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion swap intended to support Argentina’s reserves and broader stabilization effort.
• Milei lauded U.S. support, attacked kirchnerismo as obstructive, and reiterated his push for tax and labor reforms to spur jobs and growth.
• A presidential team including Karina Milei, Economy Minister Luis Caputo, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, spokesperson Manuel Adorni, and central bank chief Santiago Bausilli is set to travel to Washington on Monday.
• Ambassador-designate Peter Lamelas pledged deeper ties focused on investment and trade, while reports suggest potential tariff changes and further backing are under discussion but not finalized.