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.comEditor's note · Context
Bessent emphasizes focus on key trading partners with significant trade deficits.
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