The U.S. Is Trying to Drive a Wedge Between Argentina and China

[lemonade]

Tug of war between USA and China. Let's see who wins. It was obvious that the US wants Argentina's rich minerals and resources.

Wall Street Journal article - https://archive.ph/uxJED

 

[ben]

It is obvious that the US will end up getting what they want out of this as long as power doesn't shift back to Peronism. If that happens, not sure if they will continue helping out. Trump said as much.

 

[jbeas176]

i believe it is a combination of a lot of things. china and geopolitics are leading the parade.

 

[IrishLad]

i believe it is a combination of a lot of things. china and geopolitics are leading the parade.

Hell or high-water it sounds like the USA wants Argentina to lesson it's dependence and relationship with China.

 

[CraigM]

It is obvious that the US will end up getting what they want out of this as long as power doesn't shift back to Peronism. If that happens, not sure if they will continue helping out. Trump said as much.

If it's a Peronist then perhaps the US follows China's playbook, bribe govt officials and throw in a few goodies like bridges and schools for the masses.

 

[Blockchain]

If it's a Peronist then perhaps the US follows China's playbook, bribe govt officials and throw in a few goodies like bridges and schools for the masses.

Ha. That strategy has worked out well for China around the world. You might be on to something Craig.