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U.S. Treasury Warns of Economic Detox Amid Trade Tensions

3/9/2025

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned about an impending "detox period" for the economy as the Trump administration transitions from government to private spending. He pointed to troubling signs of economic slowdown and stock market drops linked to new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while calling for fair trade practices to rectify past economic missteps.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned about an impending "detox period" for the economy as the Trump administration transitions from government to private spending. He pointed to troubling signs of economic slowdown and stock market drops linked to new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while calling for fair trade practices to rectify past economic missteps.