Trump, Scott Bessent and Treasury Secretary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy may be “starting to roll a bit,” as data suggests last year’s red-hot economy is slowing. Bessent said the Trump administration’s moves to transition the economy to one that emphasizes private spending over public spending may require a “detox” period.
Secretary Treasury Bessent says there's no Trump 'put'
President Donald Trump takes in a lot of information every day and isn't just focusing on stock markets to determine his policies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday during a televised interview.
Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Bitcoin acquisition plans are in discussion
Scott Bessent confirms US plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve, emphasizing regulation and curbing sales of seized assets.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: I'm a big proponent of U.S. taking the worldwide lead in crypto
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, U.S. foreign trade relations, economic impact of President Trump's tariffs policy, strength of the U.S. dollar,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shrugs off Wall Street’s Trump tariff ‘selloff’
Bessent told Fox & Friends that the commander-in-chief’s top priority is living the living standards of ordinary Americans
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 robust government spending.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: We have let China export their economic system to us
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, U.S. foreign trade relations, economic impact of President Trump's tariffs policy, and more.
Treasury Chief: We May Need 'Detox' on Economy
It's not a word typically applied to the economy, and it may not thrill Wall Street investors. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Friday that the nation's economy may be in need of a "detox.
Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States economy has become increasingly reliant on excessive government spending, adding, “there’s going to be a detox period.” “The market and the economy have become hooked,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Tariffs are a 'one-time' price adjustment
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, U.S. foreign trade relations, economic impact of President Trump's tariffs policy, and more.
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 ...
US Treasury's Bessent defends Trump tariff upheaval, vows 'maximum sanctions'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday strongly defended the Trump administration's campaign to tear up global ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pouring cold water on the hot economic numbers of the Biden administration, claiming that growth was ‘brittle underneath’
GDP expanded by 2.8% and the private sector added 1.5 million jobs, but Trump’s Treasury secretary told a conference audience ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: 'I'm not worried about inflation' from tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump's tariffs aren't going to cause persistent inflation, but ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about 'access to cheap goods'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of the White House's position on tariffs, ...