Treasury’s Scott Bessent says ‘access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American dream’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood by President Trump’s policy plans during a speech delivered to top economists on ...
Trump’s Treasury Secretary claims cheap goods are ‘not the essence of the American Dream’
The American Dream is rooted in the concept that any citizen can achieve prosperity,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said ...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump's tariffs are unlikely to raise inflation, in part because ...
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Bessent brushes off stock dips, recession concerns as ‘a little bit of volatility’ short-term
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the Trump administration ... Stocks plummeted last week after Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico before the president granted reprieves ...
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Commerce secretary says US to impose tariffs against Canada and Mexico but a ‘fluid situation’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday he expects the United States to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, ...
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Trump’s Plan to Tackle Inflation? An “Affordability Czar.”
Meanwhile, the administration will proceed with tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which economists say will drive up prices for ...
Treasury secretary defends tariffs, says cheap goods not 'essence of the American Dream'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Donald Trump’s tariffs, arguing that access to cheap goods are not the “essence of the American Dream.” ...