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Treasury Secretary Bessent's Economic Speech
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a speech in New York, arguing that America should focus on domestic economic strategies rather than relying on cheaper goods and deeper integration. This sets the framework for President Trump's economic policies.
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Axios
In a speech in New York on Tuesday night, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a long-running bet on cheaper goods and deeper economic integration making America richer and safer had failed.Why it matters: The speech set a framework for President Trump's economic pol
2026-06-24 16:15 UTC