Argentina’s Economy Is Struggling. Why Is the White House Stepping In?

25/09/2025 17 min
Argentina’s Economy Is Struggling. Why Is the White House Stepping In?

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This week, President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent surprised markets when they signaled broad economic support — including a potential $20 billion swap line — for Argentinian President Javier Milei amid deep financial and political uncertainty in South America’s second-largest economy. So, what’s behind this gesture and how would it work? On today’s episode, Bloomberg’s Patrick Gillespie joins Big Take host David Gura from Buenos Aires to unpack what US support could mean for Milei as he faces a referendum on his economic agenda. : US Readies $20 Billion Rescue to Help Milei Win In ArgentinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.