The NCBA was among the organizations that criticized Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina, with CEO Colin Woodall saying it “only creates chaos at a critical time of the year for American cattle producers, while doing nothing to lower grocery store prices.”

When U.S. President Donald Trump last week conditioned a hefty financial bailout of Argentina on President Javier Milei triumphing in upcoming midterm elections, he handed the country's opposition a new rallying cry.

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are clashing over Argentina financial aid during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

The poll found almost half of Trump voters disapprove of the government's bailout of Argentina, while just 30 percent approve.

President Donald Trump is stuck between a rock and a hard place, forced to balance the government shutdown-linked delay of promised emergency aid for American farmers with continued efforts to prop up a political ally in Latin America.

President Trump late Sunday defended Argentina as his administration is looking to secure $40 billion in financial assistance for the country. “Argentina’s fighting for its life, young lady, you