Politics
Bessent's economic policies face scrutiny and criticism
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has rolled out the Trump administration’s “Economic D-Day” plan, which is facing criticism from various sources. The plan includes potential tariffs on Canada and a controversial bond maneuver that has sparked debate in financial markets.
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The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Voters head to polls in GOP runoffs ▪ Supreme Court upholds mail-in order for now ▪ Trump threatens another round of Canada tariffs ▪ Nevada sues over Colorado River use cuts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rolled out the Trump administration’s much-anticipated “Economic D-Day”
2026-08-25 11:19 UTC
CNBC
Concern over the size and the cost of U.S. government spending has given new life to the debasement trade.
2026-08-25 11:24 UTC