Political Quotes

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.'”

On the recordJuly 6, 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.'
Said by
Scott Bessent
Source
cnn.com
Jul 6, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Bessent clarifies the August 1 deadline for tariff negotiations.

Share

More from Scott Bessent

Oct 10, 2026

Rather than take my suggestion of studying introductory economics, you have continued your letter-writing crusade and participation in tabloid fodder about the Treasury Department.

dailycaller.com
Sep 23, 2026

The world has been coming to the U.S., and China has been the missing piece.

cbsnews.com
Oct 7, 2026

Treasury continues to transform how the federal government protects taxpayer dollars by using better data, stronger controls, and advanced technology to stop fraud and improper payments before money goes out the door.

foxnews.com
Oct 10, 2026

As the federal funds rate climbed from near zero to its highest level in 22 years, with inflation hitting a 40-year high, you were a cheerleader for the Biden Administration’s reckless spending.

dailycaller.com