The President assured that the country will deepen its relations with the United States after Trump’s victory, although he also highlighted the progress made with China. In addition, he confirmed that Aerolíneas Argentinas will not continue in the hands of the State.
President Javier Milei stated this afternoon that his administration can “advance greater trade agreements with the United States” after Donald Trump’s victory against Kamala Harris in the presidential elections. However, he also added: “In the same way that we are making strong progress with China“.
In radio statements, the President covered various topics from the conviction of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to the situation of Aerolíneas Argentinas. On this last point, Milei stated: “This company is no longer in the hands of the State”.
Javier Milei and the links with the United States
After Trump’s victory, the Argentine government celebrated the outcome of the US elections and they have sought, since then, to achieve a meeting with the brand new next president of the United States. On Thursday morning, the Argentine leader will travel to the Conservative Action Political Conference (CPAC) to be held in Mar-a-Lagothe luxurious mansion of Trump located in Floridawhere the ruling party will try to achieve the long-awaited photo with the American businessman and politician.
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In this sense, in dialogue with Radio Rivadavia, the Argentine leader assured that “with Trump“there is a”excellent relationship“and that after their victory they maintained a”11 minute call“. Regarding what was discussed, Milei stated: “Trump told me that he is going to accompany me and that I was his favorite President.”
“The elected government of The United States is comfortable working with me“added the Argentine who announced that, with the arrival of the new management to the White House, “we are going to look for deeper free trade agreements“Thus, the libertarian once again celebrated the victory with Trump and predicted a future of deep relations with the United States.
Javier Milei gave his opinion on the Aerolíneas Argentinas conflict
Despite the meeting and rapprochement between the Government and the aeronautical union sectors, the President was blunt with the situation of Aerolíneas Argentinas. “This company no longer remains in the hands of the State.”
“Aerolíneas is a company that since it was nationalized has cost Argentines US$8 billion. Loses US$700 million per year. Almost US$2 million per day. Someone has to pay it”, he justified.
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“You are benefiting the richest 2% of the nation, which is the one who can travel, and the other 98% pays for it.. Such a regressive policy that favors the richest 2% against the 98% who are worse off,” said the President.
Regarding the union members’ position in the conflict, Milei denounced that “the other side of this is the privileges that airline workers have” who “intend that the poorest 98% of the population pay for them.” Despite the approaches of recent days, the Libertarian declared: “Or they end their privileges so that the company can be cleaned up and sold. This company no longer remains in the hands of the State.”“.
Source: Ambito
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