The Minister of Economy received Heidi Gómez, who assumed the position until the arrival of the new ambassador, Peter Lamelas. Both highlighted commercial collaboration opportunities.
The Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, He held a meeting this Tuesday with the new business manager of the US Embassy, Heidi Gómez, who assumed his position this month on an interim way until the assumption of the ambassador designated by Donald Trump For Argentina, Peter Lamelas.
“Excellent meeting with Heidi Gómez, business manager of the United States Embassy,” said the head of the Treasury Palace through its social networks. Without providing details about the meeting, he said: “Many things to work together for the benefit of both countries.”
From the official account of the American representation in USA They highlighted the commitment of that country in Support “Argentina’s efforts to boost growth and prosperity”. Regarding the meeting, Gomez stressed that it was “To talk about opportunities to deepen commercial and investment ties between our countries.”
Gómez assumed the Role of the US Business Manager in the country on July 11. Once the new ambassador arrives, he will perform as a mission vicyhem. Previously, he served as Deputy Deputy Secretary for Transport Affairs in the US State Department.
The US ambassador appointed by Donald Trump for Argentina praised Javier Milei
The meeting between Caputo and Gómez took this day, after it was known that Peter Lamelas, The brand new American ambassador will appear before the US Congress to defend his nomination, in which he promised a strategic alliance “unprecedented” between the two countries and took the opportunity to praise Javier Milei as a “key actor in the region.”
During your audience before the Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeLamelas said that “Argentina is a key player in the western hemisphereand our relationship is vital for regional stability”In that line, he anticipated that his diplomatic mission, if confirmed, will be guided by the motto “America First”with the objective of aligning the strategic interests of both countries.
On the relationship with the Argentine government, it was emphatic: “The president Milei is a friend of President Trump. We will reach cooperation levels never seen. ”
Consulted about a possible Trade Agreement Between the United States and Argentina, Lamelas explained that its management is not going to focus on tariffs, since it is a policy that is outside its competition, but it will seek reduce “Non -tariff commercial barriers, which are many.”
Source: Ambito
