United States Ambassador to Argentina Javier Lamelas used the phrase 'Estamos poniendo la plata' to stress that American money is being committed. He said the United States would provide Argentina with investment and financing worth as much as $20 billion. Lamelas presented that pledge as continued support for President Javier Milei’s government. His comments were meant to counter the impression that Washington was offering only political backing without capital. At the same time, the ambassador returned to his criticism of China. The message linked the American financial package in Argentina to the wider diplomatic and economic contest between Washington and Beijing. The $20 billion figure was not broken down by project, sector, timetable or financing instrument.