As part of the presentation of his book, Macri stated that China occupies a privileged place for Argentina because “it needs our raw materials, our food,” while the United States—he said—“produces all of that.” He also recalled that during his presidency he maintained the relationship with the Asian giant “despite pressure from Obama and Trump.”
Macri maintained that cutting that strategic link would be a mistake: “Culturally, there is an enormous distance between one and the other, but I don’t think it would be good to interrupt that process.” For him, diversifying foreign ties is key: “We need to have good relations with more countries than the United States and Israel,” he said.
He also took advantage of the talk to analyze the situation of his party, Republican Proposal (PRO). “I didn’t do well with the succession in the PRO,” he acknowledged, referring to the internal elections where he noted that several leaders prioritized their personal ambition over a “transformation project for Argentina.”
Macri’s statement takes on greater relevance in an Argentine scenario where Milei’s government seeks to deepen alliances with the United States and the West, while China intensifies its role as the country’s global partner. The former president states that complementarity with China—especially in agri-food products—can be more beneficial for Argentina than a diplomatic alliance based only on shared values with Washington.
The dispute also reveals an ideological rift within the spaces of the Argentine center-right: while Macri is committed to a pragmatic multilateralism that includes China, the Milei government leans towards a more explicit alignment with the United States and the West. In that sense, Macri issues a clear warning: the country’s foreign strategy cannot depend on a single direction.
