Criticism of Argentina's Bailout in the United States

In the United States, economic assistance to Argentina has generated great political turmoil. Soybean farmers, who are direct competitors of Argentina in the Chinese market, perceive this situation as a threat to their income and "America First." "The frustration is overwhelming." "Prices are falling, the harvest is underway, and instead of reaching an agreement with China, we see Argentina being granted $20 billion." "Why provide aid to Argentina when it takes away our producers' main market?" The controversy goes beyond the agricultural sector. Some government supporters have raised questions about how the bailout fits into the "America First" doctrine and US nationalism. The Democratic opposition has reacted most strongly.