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Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession

The comments come after Bessent said Friday that the U.S. would undergo a transition period as the federal government tries to cut spending, including laying off public sector workers. Bessent on Thursday reiterated his view that current levels of government spending are "unsustainable.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismisses market volatility amid Trump economic moves

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said market volatility doesn't matter much as the Trump administration focuses on long-term economic success.

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Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent downplays economic fears around tariffs

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Treasury Secretary slams Dems for potential government shutdown

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Democrats will be to blame if there is a government shutdown. He pivoted Thursday, shrugging off a reporter's question about tariffs and the effect they are havin

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WATCH: Treasury Secretary slams Dems for potential government shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked about tariffs but pivoted to a looming government shutdown on Capitol Hill.

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Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms

Bond yields finished lower Thursday, as investors faced the prospect of a potential U.S. government shutdown and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was more focused on the economy over the long haul than recent market volatility.

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Treasury Secretary tells stock investors to focus on the long term

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday tried to calm investors worried that the administration would tip the economy into recession. In an interview on CNBC, Bessent said he wasn't worried about ...

Trump's Treasury chief on 200% EU tariff threat: ‘Not sure why that's a big deal' for markets

Treasury Secretary Bessent did not answer when CNBC asked if Trump’s announcement was “premeditated,” or whether the Cabinet secretary knew about it in advance.

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Trump treasury secretary warns of 'detox period' slowdown for US economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the U.S. economy could enter a "detox period" as the administration shifts from ...

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U.S. Treasury secretary says to brace for economic pain. One economist thinks he’s underselling the fallout.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the country will go through an adjustment period after getting hooked on government ...

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Scott Bessent Says Tariffs Will Go Up For Any Leader Acting Like ‘Numbskull’ Justin Trudeau

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow Thursday that world leaders emulating “a numbskull” ...

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