President Donald Trump's $20 billion bailout of Argentina's economy has raised red flags in the U.S., especially among American farmers desperate for help dealing with a crop crisis triggered by his trade war with China.

Argentina's President Javier Milei met with Trump and top U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Tuesday at the White House.

The meeting came nearly a week after Bessent announced a $20 billion financial lifeline that included a currency swap framework with Argentina's central bank aimed at propping up the Argentine peso.

"We just want to see Argentina do well," Trump told reporters during the meeting.

Details still unclear

In an X post last week, Bessent said the U.S. finalized a $20 billion swap line, or a loan, with Argentina's central bank,

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