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U.S. Treasury Urges $4 Trillion Debt Ceiling Increase

6/3/2025

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion to avert a looming financial crisis. Addressing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon's worries over Trump's borrowing approach, Bessent advocated for a steady deficit reduction plan, while also pointing to anticipated tariff revenues and a new prescription drug initiative to enhance government funds.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling by $4 trillion to avert a looming financial crisis. Addressing JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon's worries over Trump's borrowing approach, Bessent advocated for a steady deficit reduction plan, while also pointing to anticipated tariff revenues and a new prescription drug initiative to enhance government funds.