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Scott Bessent: “We will negotiate because we are doing what is best economically for the U.S.”

On the recordOctober 15, 2025
We will negotiate because we are doing what is best economically for the U.S.
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Scott Bessent
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cnbc.com
Oct 15, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Bessent emphasizes the economic rationale behind U.S. trade negotiations.

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