The President of the United States, Donald Trump, anticipated that Javier Milei would request a relaxation in the decision to increase tariffs and the need to move towards a free trade agreement. In the meeting, there were no harsh complaints or a confrontational style from the Argentine president. In fact, Trump praised Milei and highlighted the reduction of inflation in Argentina, expressing his support for making the country great again.
In a friendly gesture, Trump invited Milei to visit the White House in the coming months and praised the Argentine president's economic reforms. Following the meeting, a conference was held where Trump mentioned Milei and expressed pride in the economic reforms implemented by him.
Similar praises from Trump occurred during the Conservative Political Action Conference, where the President of the United States highlighted Milei and his work in the Argentine economy. This rapprochement between the two leaders took place at a crucial time when important issues such as the agreement with the IMF and trade relations between Argentina and the United States were being discussed.
After CPAC, both presidents held a private meeting where Trump expressed his pride in Milei's work. From Casa Rosada, it is believed that Washington could support Milei at the International Monetary Fund board, although U.S. diplomatic sources indicate that this topic is not among Trump's current priorities.
This meeting with Trump was part of Milei's tour of the United States, during which he also met with Elon Musk, Kristalina Georgieva of the IMF, authorities from the Inter-American Development Bank, and the President of the World Bank. Trump praised Milei's work in the Argentine economy and expressed his support for the country to strengthen economically. The White House released a handshake photo between both leaders, highlighting the meeting between the two nations.
