Beijing break-up: Trump wants China out of Argentina. Could Milei afford it?

[Uncle Wong]

Interesting article. I know the US is pushing for Argentina to end it's relationship with China but that seems impossible.

Beijing break-up: Trump wants China out of Argentina. Could Milei afford it? - Buenos Aires Herald

As a multi-billion-dollar bailout is negotiated, the US government is leaning on Milei to curb relations with China — but the trade flow means it’s a break-up Argentina can ill afford

buenosairesherald.com

 

[Larry]

Impossible to end the relationship with China. Milei tried to say he wouldn't do business with communists when he started out and then quickly backtracked.

 

[jbeas176]

the yuan in the banks should say alot. i had no idea how deep china’s investments were

 

[Uncle Wong]

the yuan in the banks should say alot. i had no idea how deep china’s investments were

I would think it would be very very difficult for Argentina to decouple from China.We will see how much of the USA money actually makes it to Argentina.

 

[Pink Panther]

Macri seems to be pointing the obvious that breaking up with China is easier said than done.

Ex-Argentine leader warns against cutting China ties to improve US relations

Macri argues Argentina’s farm and commodity sales rely on China even as current president Javier Milei pursues broader deal with Washington.

www.scmp.com

 

[Uncle Wong]

Great that Milei figured out that breaking up with China is impossible.

Milei praises Trump but says he won’t break trade links with China

Argentina’s President Javier Milei said that there is "global reordering" taking place – and that his government has already stated which side it’s backing.

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Piranha]

Great that Milei figured out that breaking up with China is impossible.

Milei praises Trump but says he won’t break trade links with China

Argentina’s President Javier Milei said that there is "global reordering" taking place – and that his government has already stated which side it’s backing.

www.batimes.com.ar

Correct. Argentina couldn't break away from China if they wanted to.

Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties

Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance.

www.scmp.com

 

[MikeYoung]

Correct. Argentina couldn't break away from China if they wanted to.

Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties

Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance.

www.scmp.com

The American farmers must hate Argentine farmers.

 

[jbeas176]

you ate right about the farmers in the usa. they don’t like tommy tariff. he started that in his first term. he put tariffs on then and they moved right down to argentina and brazil. milei is being smart. trump is a ond trick poney and will out in three years. no other usa president gave a sh*t about south america. they were looking at asia and trump killed the pta. glad to see mesocur hooking up with europe on free trade.

 

[Bingo]

you ate right about the farmers in the usa. they don’t like tommy tariff. he started that in his first term. he put tariffs on then and they moved right down to argentina and brazil. milei is being smart. trump is a ond trick poney and will out in three years. no other usa president gave a sh*t about south america. they were looking at asia and trump killed the pta. glad to see mesocur hooking up with europe on free trade.

Trump surprisingly seems like a Peronist. His moves are the exact opposite of Milei. His tariff and protectionism is wild. Never works.

 

[VINO]

Trump surprisingly seems like a Peronist. His moves are the exact opposite of Milei. His tariff and protectionism is wild. Never works.

The two actually have very little in common. Their policies couldn't be more different. It will be interesting to see how both do in their reelection campaigns.

 

[Uncle Wong]

It sounds like China doesn't know Milei is coming. 🤣

Chinese FM says no information to share at the moment when being asked about Argentine President’s plan to visit China in 2026 - Global Times

www.globaltimes.cn

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on January 14, 2026_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

www.fmprc.gov.cn

 

[lark]

Trump seems like he is doing anything he can to stay on Milei's good side. Interesting that Argentina is going to be the first member on the "Counsel of Peace" and Trump is going to waive the $1 billion fee.

 

[Uncle Wong]

So many are desperate now to build up relations with China.

Uruguay’s Orsi heads to China with large delegation to deepen trade and strategic ties

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has departed for China at the head of a roughly 150-strong delegation, framing the trip as a bid to “increase commercial and economic development” with Uruguay’s top trading partner. Before leaving, Orsi formally handed executive authority to Vice President...

en.mercopress.com

 

[jbeas176]

usa mid term elections are this year. congress and senate. after all trump has done the dems should win both houses he will lose his power. using the military against usa citizens should be enough even for half of maga. trump can’t run again unless his new sedition works then we are all screwed. don’t think our militias will let that happen lets hope. he did let 1600 convicted sedition participants out of jail

 

[Betsy Ross]

usa mid term elections are this year. congress and senate. after all trump has done the dems should win both houses he will lose his power. using the military against usa citizens should be enough even for half of maga. trump can’t run again unless his new sedition works then we are all screwed. don’t think our militias will let that happen lets hope. he did let 1600 convicted sedition participants out of jail

Let's see how the Republicans do. I would think he lost the farmers votes. I think you are overestimating how many Republicans are not happy about the deportations. A big part of his base is happy to see the deportations. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.

 

[jbeas176]

agreed betsy. believe it or not i saw an interview with the farmers . they are split on their decision to vote for trump. go figure guess depends on what they are growing and how much subsidy money they get. my tax dollars again

 

[Uncle Wong]

agreed betsy. believe it or not i saw an interview with the farmers . they are split on their decision to vote for trump. go figure guess depends on what they are growing and how much subsidy money they get. my tax dollars again

I think much of the US is completely split on Trump. Biden and the democrats did such a terrible job you can see why it flipped. So many blue states are so screwed up record number of people are moving out and moving to red states.

 

[jbeas176]

wong just to help you stay informed, the largest district in texas just voted in a dem to the senate. oh well

 

[Betsy Ross]

wong just to help you stay informed, the largest district in texas just voted in a dem to the senate. oh well

I wonder if all the Democrats moving in from Blue states is causing this change?