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Scott Bessent: With the exception of the E.U., most [countries] are negotiating in very good faith. I would hope that this would light…

On the recordMay 22, 2025
With the exception of the E.U., most [countries] are negotiating in very good faith. I would hope that this would light a fire under the E.U.
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Scott Bessent

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Bessent calls for the EU to negotiate more seriously.

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