US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent told broadcaster CNBC that Washington was 'maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere' when it came to helping Argentina. Photo: Ludovic MARIN / AFPSource: AFPUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his agency was "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Argentina, a week after revealing both sides were in talks over an economic aid program. Last week, Bessent announced that he was in talks with Buenos Aires on a $20 billion program of support to end a run on the Argentine peso. "In the coming days I look forward to Minister Caputo's team coming to D.C. to meaningfully advance our discussions in-person regarding options for delivering financial support," Bessent wrote on X. 'Lurch to the left'Last week, Bessent said the Treasury Department was negotiating with Argentinian officials on "a $20 billion swap line."