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Friends with benefits: the US, Argentina and other EMs

The US’s recent pledge of support for Argentina raises the question of whether other EMs facing financial difficulty might receive similar assistance. Pakistan and Jordan are potential candidates, as are some countries in Central America where the US might seek to push back against Chinese influence. However, most financially-vulnerable EMs maintain stronger links with China, making further US support appear relatively remote.

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