

President of Argentina Javier Milei Talks Mercosur, China-Argentina Trade
23 snips Jan 22, 2025
Javier Milei, the President of Argentina and a staunch libertarian, discusses ambitious plans to reshape his country's economic landscape. He considers exiting Mercosur for a potential trade deal with the U.S. and aims to strengthen trade relations with China. Milei outlines strategies for lifting financial controls and engaging with capital markets to boost Argentina’s economy. The conversation touches on vital reforms focused on deregulation, tackling poverty, and integrating Argentina more fully into the global marketplace.
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Celebrating Trump's Presidency
- Javier Milei believes the world should celebrate Donald Trump's presidency.
- He thinks Trump's golden era will end woke ideology.
Trump's Trade Policy
- Despite being a free trader, Milei respects Trump's trade policies.
- He views Trump as understanding geopolitics and using trade as a geopolitical tool.
Potential US-Argentina Free Trade Agreement
- Argentina is working towards a free trade agreement with the US.
- Milei is willing to leave Mercosur if necessary for such an agreement.