Treasury Secretary Bessent addresses affordability concerns in CNBC interview
Bessent spoke with CNBC as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over affordability, after meeting his Chinese counterpart ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed affordability concerns facing the Trump administration in an interview with CNBC.
Bessent met over the weekend with his Chinese counterpart, He Lifeng, ahead of a planned summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, according to CNBC.
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- Treasury Secretary Bessent talks to CNBC as Trump administration faces affordability concerns — CNBC — Top News
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