Scott Bessent on Trump’s Tariffs : “No Recession Needed, Just Long-Term Reform”

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There doesn’t have to be a recession, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who appeared on NBC’s "Meet the Press" to defend the Trump administration’s controversial economic strategy. As markets reel from their biggest two-day crash since COVID, Bessent rejects panic, insisting that short-term volatility is part of a necessary “adjustment process” to restore U.S. economic strength. Drawing comparisons to Reagan-era reforms, he emphasized tariffs, supply chain reshoring, and trade renegotiations with over 70 nations as part of a bold plan to rebuild America’s long-term economic fundamentals. Critics say this gamble threatens retirement savings and raises consumer prices, while supporters argue it’s the hard medicine needed to secure future prosperity. In this video, we break down Bessent’s message, the historical parallels, and the fierce political divide over Trump’s tariff-driven economic reset.

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