Argentina
The Casa Rosada distances itself from Trump’s electoral incentive and downplays the impact of a Republican defeat
The government rejected any local transfer of an economic stimulus policy for electoral purposes and argued that a setback for the Republican Party would have a limited impact in Argentina. A new trip by Javier Milei to the United States also remains on the agenda.
Donald Trump’s proposal to give $5,000 to Americans if the Republican Party retains control of both chambers of Congress opened a debate in the Casa Rosada, where officials sought to distinguish that initiative from any similar measure in Argentina, according to Infobae.
According to that outlet, people close to the presidency argued that the United States has room to issue dollars without triggering inflation because of global demand for that currency. Even so, presidential spokesperson Adrián Ravier declined to comment on another country’s economic policy and stressed that Javier Milei’s administration will not implement a “plan platita” in Argentina.
“We do not comment on the economic policy of other countries. I can say that we are not going to apply the Plan Platita in Argentina. That will never happen while Javier Milei is president (…) All the governments that have come and gone have failed because they have abused the Plan Platita. We are not going back to that scheme. Forget it,” Ravier said at a press conference, according to Infobae.
At Balcarce 50, they also downplayed the consequences of a possible Republican defeat in the U.S. midterm legislative elections, scheduled for November 3. Still according to Infobae, officials believe a Democratic landslide is unlikely and think that, in the worst case, initiatives could be stalled in Congress, but without altering the core of Trump’s agenda.
The outlet also reported that polls show a Democratic lead in the race for the House of Representatives and a tie in the Senate. Faced with that scenario, Trump asked voters to back him in November and said: “I ask you to imagine that it is me who is on the ballot, once again.”
On the possible local impact, the government acknowledges that an adverse result for Republicans could trigger an immediate reaction in the markets, although it rules out any political spillover into Argentina, according to Infobae.
Next week, Milei will travel to the United States to take part in the United Nations General Assembly, whose debate will begin on September 22 in New York. According to Infobae, another contact with Trump during the leaders’ protocol cocktail event is not ruled out.
The outlet added that, in recent days, the relationship with Trump gained momentum following his remarks on the Malvinas, after he said he would review his neutral position on the conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over sovereignty of the islands. In that context, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno told MDZ that a possible mediation by the U.S. president would be welcome: “It is always good to have friends who foster dialogue. We are seeking dialogue with the United Kingdom, which refuses in defiance of what have been the historical provisions of the UN.”
In parallel, Infobae noted that Milei is also scheduled for a visit to Washington on October 14 for Hispanic Heritage Month, an event organized by Derecha Diario together with Latino Wall Street. According to that outlet, the President would attend as guest of honor and is scheduled to speak at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
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