Trump doubles down on $20B lifeline to Argentina, signals possible trade deal

The Trump administration on Tuesday doubled down on the economic lifeline it extended to Argentina last week, a $20 billion currency swap seen as a strategic move to reinforce ties with Buenos Aires and support its efforts to stabilize a faltering economy."We want to help Argentina," President Donald Trump said during a bilateral lunch meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. "We want to see it succeed," Trump said, suggesting that a free trade agreement could be part of a broader economic discussion with the South American nation.TRUMP DEFENDS TARIFFS, SAYS US HAS BEEN ‘THE KING OF BEIN