Trump will be beside himself with domestic matters related to Michael Cohen, so expect a stunt, more likely with China trade to divert attention for his inevitable informal meeting with Putin. Otherwise expect some new domestic stunt upon his return.
Air Force One landed Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires, at 2214 local time (2014 EST).
The flight was uneventful for pool other than POTUS’ tweeted cancellation of the Putin bilateral and some details on that from S.Sanders, which were sent earlier from Air Force One.
Trump left the plane with FLOTUS at 2224, waved, and entered his motorcade without talking to pool. Sec Pompeo followed him down the front stairs.
Headed for his hotel, the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt.
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World leaders started arriving on Thursday in Buenos Aires ahead of the gathering of the Group of 20, where global trade tensions, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, are expected to dominate the agenda.
Financial and commodities markets are closely watching the outcome of the summit, especially a planned meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday, though the outcome is far from certain.
Trump sent mixed signals on Thursday about the prospects for a trade deal with China, saying an agreement was close but he was not sure he wanted one. China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday it was hoping for “positive results”.
Peter Navarro, Trump’s hardline trade adviser, will attend the meeting between the leaders, a U.S. official told Reuters. Another official said Navarro’s addition was meant to send a message to China about the administration’s resolve on trade. Navarro has advocated a tough stance against Beijing.
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