Trump Says No Chinese Military Allowed in Argentina

President Trump pledged wide-ranging support for Argentina's economy. At the same time, he said a red line for the South American nation. No Chinese military presence is allowed on Argentine territory. >> I'm with this man because his philosophy is correct. >> US President Donald Trump expressed his support for Argentina's President Javier Malay during their meeting at the White House Tuesday. The visit comes days after the US agreed to provide a major financial lifeline to the South American nation. The centerpiece of which is a 20 billion currency swap with Argentina's central bank, exchanging stable US dollars for volatile pesos. The economic lifeline for Argentina marks an unusual move for the US, particularly under an administration that has largely stayed away from major foreign interventions. The White House has framed the deal as a strategic effort to stabilize a key regional ally. >> Trump told his Argentine counterpart on Tuesday explicitly that he would be quote very upset about any Chinese military activity in the country. Back in 2012, Argentina let China build a 500 acre space station in the southern part of the country. The US has long worried that the CCP could conduct secret military activities at the site.