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US Treasury Secretary Bessent critiques globalization, advocates for domestic production

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the long-held belief that globalization and cheaper goods would enrich and secure America has proven false. He argued that prioritizing domestic production, supply chain resilience, and national security is crucial, as over-reliance on foreign nations for critical inputs compromises sovereignty and prosperity. Bessent's remarks echo concerns previously raised by the Biden administration regarding the assumption of efficient markets and resilient supply chains, suggesting a bipartisan shift away from pre-pandemic globalist economic policies. AI

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent critiques globalization, advocates for domestic production

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtenay Brown ·

    Homegrown U.S. economic strategy is the right path: Treasury Secretary Bessent

    <p>In a speech in New York on Tuesday night, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that a long-running bet on cheaper goods and deeper economic integration making America richer and safer had failed.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The speech set a framework for President …