Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently said cheap goods are not the American dream. He's right, and it requires a change ...

“Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream,” Bessent said during a speech at the Economic Club of New York on March 6. “The American Dream is rooted in the concept that ...

The Trump administration believes it is Main Street’s turn to lead the economy, and will focus on small businesses rather ...

Victoria Guida is an economics correspondent at POLITICO and author of Capital Letter, a reported column that probes policies shaping the American ... Secretary Scott Bessent has declared multiple ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington ...

During an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, Bessent said there was “no reason” to expect a recession and that the new policies would ultimately strengthen the American economy.

The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.

“Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream,” Bessent, whose net worth ... The Independent has always had a global perspective. Built on a firm foundation of superb ...

Bessent said the Trump administration will focus the next four years on Main Street and restoring the American Dream in remarks during a keynote address to the American Bankers Association in ...