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Bessent: Trump Enforces Iran Deal, Lowers Gas, Pushes Crypto Act

5/31/2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump will enforce any Iran deal with military and economic measures at the Reagan National Economic Forum.
Bessent forecast lower oil and gasoline prices, said recent limited inflation stems from an energy-supply shock.
Bessent urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to strengthen U.S. cryptocurrency and to open Trump Accounts seeded with $1,000 for children under 18.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump will enforce any Iran deal with military and economic measures at the Reagan National Economic Forum.
Bessent forecast lower oil and gasoline prices, said recent limited inflation stems from an energy-supply shock.
Bessent urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to strengthen U.S. cryptocurrency and to open Trump Accounts seeded with $1,000 for children under 18.