The President of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his willingness to evaluate the possibility of signing a free trade agreement with Argentina, praising the work of the Argentine leader, Javier Milei, whom he called a "great leader." During a press conference at the White House, Trump highlighted the significant change achieved by Milei in his country and showed openness to consider options for a trade treaty between both nations.
Trump's statements came after Milei, during his participation in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), expressed his interest in having Argentina be the first country to adhere to a trade reciprocity agreement with the United States. Reinforcing his position of seeking greater trade integration with the U.S., Milei presented this possibility during the opening sessions of the Argentine Congress, thereby supporting his intentions.
The Argentine president had already expressed at the end of last year his desire to negotiate a free trade agreement with Washington, emphasizing that this initiative should have been realized 19 years ago. During the CPAC, Milei stated that Argentina aims to be the first country to join the trade reciprocity agreement proposed by the Trump administration.
Although the specific terms of a possible pact have not been detailed, Trump's statements indicate that Milei's proposal is being taken seriously by the U.S. administration. The Argentine president has reiterated his intention to advance a bilateral trade agreement during his recent visit to the United States, reaffirming his commitment to trade openness and economic liberalization.
Trump mentioned that, if not constrained by Mercosur regulations, Argentina would already be working on a new treaty with the U.S. The limitations imposed by the regional bloc have been an obstacle for Milei's aspirations, who has expressed his interest in concluding a free trade agreement with the United States since the end of last year. In December, the Argentine leader pointed out that such agreements should have been made almost two decades ago.
In summary, the statements from both presidents reflect a mutual interest in exploring new avenues of economic cooperation between Argentina and the United States, highlighting the potential for a free trade agreement that could mark a milestone in bilateral trade relations.
