Trump’s Second Term and U.S.-Argentina Relations

On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, beginning his second term in office. In his inaugural address, President Trump set an urgent tone for his administration, declaring that the "golden age of America begins right now" and outlining multiple executive orders he planned to issue on Day 1. These measures addressed national security, border control, energy production, trade policy, and government efficiency. According to the government, the administration’s priorities are:

• Make America safe again
• Make America affordable and energy dominant again
• Drain the swamp
• Bring Back American Values

As President Trump’s administration takes its first steps, these cabinet officers will shape key sectors of his agenda:

• Scott Bessent - Secretary of Treasury 
• Marco Rubio - Secretary of State
• >Mauricio Claver-Carone –Special Envoy to Latin America
• Christopher Wright - Secretary of Energy
• Peter Lamelas – U.S. Ambassador to Argentina*
• Jacob Helberg - Under Secretary of State (Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment)*
• Howard Lutnick - Secretary of Commerce*
• Brooke Rollins – Secretary of Agriculture*
• Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - Secretary of Health and Human Services*

*Pending confirmation by the Senate

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attended the ceremony as an honored guest, underscoring the strong relationship and alignment between the two leaders. This moment highlights the potential for a renewed era in U.S.-Argentina relations, with significant opportunities for collaboration in trade, energy development, technological innovation, and more.

The ATCC is honored to continue playing an active role in this strengthened bilateral relationship. The goal is to serve as a vital vehicle for enhanced commercial ties and collaborative opportunities between the two nations that result in growth and prosperity for its members.