*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2018 *

**Statement on the Situation in Argentina **

*September 4, 2018 *

This morning I spoke with President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and reaffirmed the United States strong support for Argentina during this trying time for them. Argentina is a long-time strategic partner of the United States and a major non-NATO ally. President Macri is doing an excellent job with this very difficult economic and financial situation. I have confidence in President Macri's leadership, and I strongly encourage and support his engagement with the International Monetary Fund to strengthen Argentina's monetary and fiscal policies to tackle the country's current economic challenges.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Argentina, economic situation*.*

*Names:* Macri, Mauricio*.*

*Subjects:* Argentina : Economic instability and reform efforts; Argentina : President; Argentina : Relations with U.S.; Monetary Fund, International.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201800573.