Published Date Mar 07, 2025

In remarks Thursday to the Economic Club of New York, Bessent defended Trump's tariffs by saying, "Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American Dream. The American Dream is rooted in the concept that any citizen can achieve prosperity, upward mobility, and economic security."


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By Caroline Gaudette

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