On the recordJuly 17, 2025
As President Trump works hard to take back our nation's economic sovereignty, today's Monthly Treasury Statement is demonstrating record customs duties – and with no inflation!
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Scott Bessent
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reason.comEditor's note · Context
Bessent discusses the implications of the Monthly Treasury Statement on customs duties.
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