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Oct 22, 2025 JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs demanded a U.S. government guarantee for a $20 billion Argentina lending facility Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
Major banks sought to shift financial risk from an Argentina bailout onto U.S. taxpayers while retaining private profits from the arrangement.
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- Banks demand U.S. government guarantee for $20 billion Argentina lending facility — Banks assembled by Treasury Secretary Bessent—including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs—are demanding that the U.S. government backstop a $20 billion lending facility to Argentina, effectively requiring taxpayers to absorb losses while banks retain profits. The arrangement emerged after private lenders had ceased lending to Argentina due to its heavy debt burden and low repayment likelihood. The Treasury Department confirmed talks remain ongoing but did not dispute the Wall Street Journal's reporting of the guarantee demand.
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Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24
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