Bessent told reporters any U.S. action would be "large and forceful," but said no steps would be taken until after he and Trump meet with Milei in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Bessent refused to be drawn on what specific steps the U.S. might take, but said, "I can tell you that it will be large and forceful." Since taking power in late 2023, Milei has had some success in taming high inflation and achieving a budget surplus. Serious steps to do that would cause inflation, he said, posing further challenges for Milei ahead of the election. NO NEW TERMS FOR US SUPPORTBessent first announced U.S. support for Argentina in a social media post, saying all options were on the table.