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October 14, 2025

Trump ties $20 billion Argentina currency swap to Milei's electoral fate

$2.4 billion aid conditioned on maintaining libertarian government, departing from traditional policy

The United States finalized a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina in early Oct. 2025, announced Oct. 9, 2025.

President Trump told reporters at a White House meeting on Oct. 14, 2025 that the U.S. would not 'waste our time' supporting Argentina if President Milei's party lost the Oct. 26, 2025 midterm elections.

Treasury Secretary Scott BessentScott Bessent said the U.S. package is linked to economic policies and reforms, describing it as 'policy-specific' rather than strictly election-contingent.

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