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Scott Bessent: President Trump has put them on notice that if you do not negotiate in good faith, you will ratchet back up to your…

On the recordMay 19, 2025
President Trump has put them on notice that if you do not negotiate in good faith, you will ratchet back up to your April 2 level.
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Scott Bessent
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cnn.com

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Bessent warned of potential tariff increases if trade negotiations fail.

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