The central objective of the summit is ratify and deepen the strategic alliance between Argentina and the US, with an eye toward economic stability and regional geopolitics.
The Argentine president arrived in Washington early today and is staying at Blair House, the official residence for guests. The bilateral meeting with Trump is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. (Argentina time), where they will seek seal personal and political harmony of both leaders.
The Priority Agenda: Three Hot Points
Although the agenda is open, the White House and the Argentine delegation have defined the three highest priority negotiation axes that will be discussed during the conclave:
1. The Financial Rescue and Economic Stability
The initial and fundamental point is the stability of the economic program of Argentina and the possibility of a new financial bailout. The presence of the Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, and the head of the Central Bank, Santiago Bausilli, is expected to be crucial, since the efforts to ensure the continuity of the adjustment plan will be analyzed. Trump’s role, a key facilitator in the previous negotiations with the IMF, will be decisive.
2. Argentina’s Position towards China
The second major axis and main demand of the Trump administration is contain China’s geopolitical offensive in Argentina. The United States hopes that Milei will ratify his commitment to align the nation with Washington.
The expectation is that the dismantling or freezing of sensitive Chinese initiatives. Among the strategic objectives that could be addressed are:
- The future of Swap in the Central Bank.
- The exclusion of Chinese companies in tenders for communications and technology.
- The situation of the space base in Neuquén.
3. Bilateral Commercial Strengthening
Likewise, it is expected that the meeting will serve to evaluate and strengthen business relationships between both countries, seeking to promote investments and economic ties.
After the formal meeting in the Oval Office, Milei, Trump and the delegations will share a working lunch, with the intention of closing the agreements that will mark the direction of Argentine foreign policy for the coming years. President Milei will return to Buenos Aires as soon as the official agenda in the US capital ends.
