A group of Democratic legislators claimed the US president to stop the rescue of US $20 billion to Argentina, accusing favoritism towards Javier Milei in the middle of the electoral campaign.
He Democratic party warned to Donald Trump that immediately suspend any Financial aid to Argentina. In a letter signed by weight senators such as Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, they warned that the plan to send a rescue of U $20,000 million benefits Javier Milei and harms the American farmers.
“We ask you to immediately stop any plan to provide financial assistance to Argentina. Instead of subsidizing a foreign country To influence the mid -mandate elections on behalf of his friend, They should prioritize cost reduction for American families ”the legislators pointed out, referring to Trump’s close relationship with Milei.
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The signatories described the Argentine president as “One of the closest personal and ideological friends” of the Republican, and highlighted that faces crucial legislative elections on October 26.
The letter denounces that the White House advances with financial assistance “only days after the country took measures to harm American farmers. ” The reference points to Milei’s decision to suspend soy export taxes, which shot mass purchases from China and left Disadvantage to American producers.
Discomfort between producers and political pressure
Senators recalled that US farmers “They are already recovering from broad tariffs” and that Trump’s policies “They are increasing the cost of essential inputs.” According to cited data, almost 20% of American agricultural production depends on exports, today at risk by the new scenario.
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“It is not clear why he decides to use taxpayers’ money to support the re -election campaign of a foreign president while taking measures to harm US farmers,” they added. The American Soja Association supported the Democratic position and warned that “Frustration is overwhelming” Among the producers.
Finally, legislators claimed Trump to prioritize a commercial agreement with China instead of “Rescue Argentina” And they highlighted that “The best way to support US producers would be to end their chaotic tariff political.”
Source: Ambito
