Argentina's President Milei Deepens Trump Alliance Amid Global Trade Shock
Argentine President Javier Milei has intensified his alliance with Donald Trump, endorsing the former president's sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports amid global backlash. The move comes as Argentina undertakes extensive economic reforms and seeks an IMF bailout.
Published on April 6, 2025
Argentine President Javier Milei has bolstered his relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump amid a turbulent global trade environment. On April 6, 2025, Milei attended the right-wing 'American Patriot' gala at Mar-a-Lago and vocally supported Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have markedly disrupted global trade norms and shaken financial markets.
Despite sharing a libertarian commitment to free trade, Milei’s administration has defended the controversial 10% tariff on Argentine goods as beneficial. The strategic alignment echoes policies such as Argentina’s exit from the World Health Organization and recent domestic austerity measures while the president seeks a $20 billion IMF bailout. However, critics note that no tangible economic gains have yet materialized from the alliance, leaving questions about the overall efficacy of this diplomatic maneuver.