Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won a decisive victory in the country's midterm elections on Sunday, securing a vote of confidence in his free-market reforms and austerity measures, along with $20 billion in funding promised by his key ally, President Donald Trump.

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking onboard Air Force One on Sunday (October 19), defended a proposed beef import deal with Argentina, emphasizing its potential impact on reducing domestic beef prices while supporting Argentina's struggling economy.

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw assistance from Argentina if its internal politics don't align with his interests in upcoming elections.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he “loved” America’s cattle ranchers. But farmers, who overwhelmingly supported the president in the 2024 election, say they aren’t feeling the love right now.

President Donald Trump said the US made “a lot of money” by bailing out Argentina. Yet even as that country’s markets rallied back from the depths after Argentina President Javier Milei secured a surprisingly large victory in Sunday’s legislative elections,