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Scott Bessent: “No, I was referring more to ports, military bases…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of the Argentine Republic

Published | Video Starts at 36:52

Any reporting to that effect is incorrect. But you said that Argentina has to expose China from your business or from your agenda and the swap is so important. No, I was referring more to ports, military bases, observation facilities that have been created in Argentina. Swap more than the swap. More than the swap. Okay, he was referring to that. Yeah. Behind you, please. Yes, President for Argentina. What's the benefit for United States in helping this way? (36:52–37:03)

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Asserts that concerns are more about Chinese involvement in Argentine ports, military bases, and observation facilities.

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