EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 1 MIN
Can Scott Bessent Deliver an Economic Golden Age Under Trump
from GREY Journal Daily News Podcast
Scott Bessent, nominated for a Treasury position, will present his vision for the U.S. economy during his confirmation hearing. He plans to address the need for securing supply chains, implementing sanctions for national security, and maintaining the U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency. Bessent, a billionaire with a history of donations to both political parties, will face inquiries about taxes, tariffs, and trade during the Senate Finance Committee hearing. If confirmed, he will manage key divisions of the Treasury Department, including the IRS, which received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. His focus will include reshaping global trade, managing national debt, controlling inflation, and promoting productive investments to enhance confidence in financial markets.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scott Bessent, nominated for a Treasury position, will present his vision for the U.S. economy during his confirmation hearing. He plans to address the need for securing supply chains, implementing sanctions for national security, and maintaining the U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency. Bessent, a billionaire with a history of donations to both political parties, will face inquiries about taxes, tariffs, and trade during the Senate Finance Committee hearing. If confirmed, he will manage key divisions of the Treasury Department, including the IRS, which received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. His focus will include reshaping global trade, managing national debt, controlling inflation, and promoting productive investments to enhance confidence in financial markets.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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