‘Cheap goods’ aren’t part of the American Dream, Trump’s treasury secretary says
In a recent speech, Scott Bessent threw more cold water on a Trump campaign promise to lower the cost of living.
Trump’s Treasury Secretary claims cheap goods are ‘not the essence of the American Dream’
The American Dream is rooted in the concept that any citizen can achieve prosperity,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said ...
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Why ‘Cheap Goods’ Is Another Way of Saying ‘Higher Pay’
"The American Dream is rooted in the concept that any citizen can achieve prosperity, upward mobility, and economic security." It makes no sense to present cheap goods as a contrasting goal to ...
Treasury Secretary: ‘Access to Cheap Goods Isn’t the Essence of the American Dream’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico, saying low prices aren't part of the American Dream.
Treasury secretary defends tariffs, says cheap goods not 'essence of the American Dream'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Donald Trump’s tariffs, arguing that access to cheap goods are not the “essence of the American Dream.” ...
Politico9d
Bessent defends Trump tariffs: ‘Access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American Dream’
“Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the ... s comments belie the importance that lower costs of goods and services can have for American consumers, said Daniel Hornung, the former ...
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Treasury secretary defends tariffs, says cheap goods not 'essence of the American Dream'
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday defended President Donald Trump’s assertive stance on tariffs, arguing that "access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American ...