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Scott Bessent: “There are 18 important trading relationships that account for 95% of our deficit, and those are the ones we're…”

On the recordJuly 7, 2025
There are 18 important trading relationships that account for 95% of our deficit, and those are the ones we're concentrating on.
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Scott Bessent
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cbsnews.com
Jul 7, 2025

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Bessent emphasizes focus on key trading partners with significant trade deficits.

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