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Scott Bessent: As President Trump works hard to take back our nation's economic sovereignty, today's Monthly Treasury Statement is…

On the recordJuly 17, 2025
As President Trump works hard to take back our nation's economic sovereignty, today's Monthly Treasury Statement is demonstrating record customs duties – and with no inflation!
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Scott Bessent
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reason.com
Jul 17, 2025

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Bessent discusses the implications of the Monthly Treasury Statement on customs duties.

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