Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, traveled to the United States this Wednesday to take part in a series of official meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, set against a backdrop of growing strategic tensions involving China, Argentina’s main trading partner. Milei is expected to attend the first gathering of the so-called Peace Council promoted by Trump in Washington, where Latin American leaders may discuss global conflicts and proposals for international cooperation.
The diplomatic tour also includes an upcoming summit in Miami on March 7, where Milei will meet with presidents and regional figures aligned with the White House agenda. With this visit, Milei would reach seven personal meetings with Trump, matching the number attributed to other close international allies.
Despite political alignment with Washington, analysts note that Argentina continues to rely heavily on China economically, particularly in exports such as energy, food, and minerals, making any full disengagement difficult.
What is Milei seeking from this U.S. visit?
Beyond strengthening political ties with Donald, Milei aims to position Argentina within the U.S. strategic agenda while balancing complex relations with China.