"Argentinan President Javier Milei praised his US counterpart Donald Trump upon his White House visit on Tuesday. Milei took to social media to say that Trump's "commitment to life, freedom and peace" restored hope to the world, congratulating the US leader for sealing a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. "It is an honor to consider you not only an ally in the defense of those values, but also a dear friend," Milei said."
"Argentina has been facing financial issues, with the US bailing the country out in excess of $20 billion (17.2 billion). Argentina President Javier Milei projected the photo of US President Donald Trumpon a giant screen during the launch of his new bookImage: Luis Robayo/AFP/Getty Images Milei's visit is said to have two objectives: securing tariff exemptions or reductions for products from Argentina, and to learn how the US will implement the 20 billion currency swap line."
"Trump meanwhile endorsed Milei ahead of the elections in Argentina. Upon his visit to the White House, US President Trump called Milei a "very great leader." This is the second time the US president confirms his endorsement for the current Argentina leader, after handing Milei a print-out of a Truth Social post with his endorsement. Trump also said that should his libertarian friend not win, the US "would not be generous to Argentina.""
Javier Milei praised Donald Trump for his "commitment to life, freedom and peace" and congratulated him for securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Milei described Trump as an ally and a dear friend. Argentina faces financial difficulties and received over $20 billion in US support. Milei displayed Trump's photo during a book launch and aimed to secure tariff exemptions or reductions and clarity on how the US will implement the $20 billion currency swap line. Trump endorsed Milei, called him a "very great leader," warned the US "would not be generous" if Milei lost, and said a free trade agreement was possible.
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