Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Defends Plans to Cut Taxes and Raise Tariffs

New York Times - Jan 16, 2025

Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic agenda if confirmed by the Senate.

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