Overview
- Peter Lamelas told an AmCham audience that President Trump asked him to come to Argentina to help his “friend” Javier Milei.
- He pledged U.S. backing for the Milei administration and said the embassy will support Argentine companies to spur growth.
- Lamelas said he will work to bring President Trump to Argentina, recounting that Trump told him to call for help when needed.
- He stated a U.S.–Argentina commercial agreement is expected “soon,” though neither side has announced a signing date.
- The Four Seasons event drew senior Milei officials and leading business figures, signaling coordinated outreach to investors.