Bessent breaks down Trump’s economic policy strategy

Published May 5, 2025 10:56am ET



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out President Donald Trump‘s second-term strategy for tackling the economy in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.

Trump has been significantly more aggressive with tariffs than during his first term, which has drawn criticism for the possible added costs they may be putting on consumers.

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