However, he warned that “resources alone are not enough”, and valued the changes promoted by the Government: “fewer obstacles, more flexibility, clearer rules and more trust”.
Along these lines, he highlighted the joint work between the embassy and the private sector, highlighting the role of AmCham in facilitating investments. “We help companies enter the market, navigate regulatory issues, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, solve problems and obtain financing,” he explained, while noting that in recent years, more than 2,400 U.S. firms interested in the country have been assisted
The United States ambassador to Argentina, Peter Lamelas, expressed strong support for Javier Milei and highlighted the commitment of the Donald Trump administration to economic reforms in Argentina, in a context of growing bilateral alignment
.
The statements came during his participation in the annual event of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Argentina, held at the Buenos Aires Convention Center.
There, the diplomat emphasized the central objective of his administration: “To work with the Government of President Milei and with the private sector to ensure that Argentina returns to growth with more economic freedom, more stability and with the United States as its preferred partner.”
Javier Milei and Peter Lamelas.
As he explained, his appointment responded to a direct instruction from President Donald Trump, who tasked him with strengthening ties with the Milei Government and promoting the arrival of U.S. investments. In this regard, he stressed that the country is going through a favorable scenario: “capital responds to conditions, to signals” and “today Argentina sends these signals: direction, order, transparency, signs of
clear opportunity.”
In his speech, Lamelas argued that we are experiencing “the most dynamic moment in the relationship between the United States and Argentina”, and attributed this scenario to the alignment between Trump and Milei, based on “economic freedom, less regulation, more transparency and a strong private sector”. “This is not ideology, it's growth, it's development,” he told businessmen.
The ambassador also explained the approach to US foreign policy: “America first, America first”, although he clarified that “America first does not mean America alone, not alone. We need partners. America first means concrete results.” In this framework, he highlighted Argentina's strategic role, both for its resources and for its productive potential
. Javier Milei and Donald Trump.
“Argentina has what the world needs: energy in places like Vaca Muerta, mining, lithium, copper, silver, uranium, agro-industry. It has innovation, it has talent, especially in technology, and it has a people with an enormous capacity to succeed,” he said
. Javier Milei and Peter Lamelas.
The diplomat also referred to the signing of the Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement (ATI), which he defined as “concrete” and aimed at “eliminating real barriers, rewarding innovation, reducing bureaucracy and sending a very clear message: he affirms that Argentina is ready to compete with the
best”.
He also mentioned the agreement on critical minerals, highlighting the reorganization of global chains and the interest of the United States in building them with “reliable partners”.
Finally, Lamelas recognized the current challenges, but valued the course taken: “today there is something fundamental: there is a direction. And when there is direction, markets respond, confidence grows and investments start to move.”
In this regard, he urged the business community to make decisions: “The time to look at Argentina has passed. The time to act is now and now the decision is yours. Invest in Argentina now
.”
After his presentation, he reinforced his message to the press: “Things are better than ever. It's only been two years. I want people to be patient. There is a clear course this time.”
