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Scott Bessent: It’s not a new deadline. We are saying this is when it’s happening. If you want to speed things up, have at it. If you…

On the recordJuly 7, 2025
It’s not a new deadline. We are saying this is when it’s happening. If you want to speed things up, have at it. If you want to go back to the old rate, that’s your choice.
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Scott Bessent
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thedailybeast.com
Jul 7, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Bessent clarifies the nature of the tariff deadline.

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