美国财长称准备好以“大规模有力”行动为阿根廷提供金融支持

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. is prepared to provide "large-scale and strong" financial support to Argentina, with specific measures to be announced after a meeting between President Trump and President Milei at the UN General Assembly [1][4]. Financial Support - U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra stated that all options are on the table to stabilize Argentina's finances, including currency swaps, direct currency purchases, and using the U.S. Treasury's "Foreign Exchange Stabilization Fund" to buy government bonds denominated in dollars [3][4]. - The U.S. government will not impose new conditions beyond those already established in Argentina's loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) [4]. Political Context - The U.S. support is seen as an effort to boost President Milei's electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming congressional midterm elections in October [1][5]. - Milei's government has implemented significant economic reforms, including reducing tariffs and lifting import restrictions, which have led to a decrease in monthly inflation from nearly 26% to 1.9% since he took office [5]. Market Reactions - Following a recent electoral defeat in Buenos Aires, Argentina's financial markets experienced turmoil, prompting the central bank to sell over $1 billion to stabilize the currency [5]. - The Argentine government announced a temporary suspension of export withholding taxes on agricultural products to increase dollar supply and stabilize the currency [5]. Expert Opinions - Analysts believe that U.S. financial support could positively influence Milei's election campaign, although concerns remain about the overvaluation of the peso and its potential inflationary effects [6].