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Scott Bessent's most important speech wasn't about tariffs
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Scott Bessent's most important speech wasn't about tariffs

The Hill · Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Bessent is arguing for something Washington has spent decades avoiding: a serious American industrial policy.

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