Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hit back at Senator Elizabeth Warren, defending US President Donald Trump administration's decision to provide Argentina a USD 20 billion currency swap line with Argentina 's central bank earlier in October, Fox Business reported.

Bessent's response came after Warren issued a letter voicing concern and requesting answers on why the Trump administration was moving forward with providing Argentina a financial lifeline as its economy struggles, particularly during a US government shutdown, which started on October 1.

"We have been forced to prioritise mission-critical efforts necessary to the discharge of the President's constitutional duties -- including national security and global financial stability," Bessen

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