• Scott Bessent’s Bid for Treasury: Equity, Tariffs, and Tax Reform

  • Jan 23 2025
  • Length: 22 mins
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Scott Bessent’s Bid for Treasury: Equity, Tariffs, and Tax Reform

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  • In this episode, we break down the U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on the nomination of Scott Bessent for Secretary of the Treasury. The hearing saw heated exchanges as senators from both parties scrutinized Bessent's past tax practices and his ties to the Trump administration's economic policies. Key debates revolved around extending the 2017 tax law, the effects of tariffs, and the need for equitable tax reform. Concerns about conflicts of interest and the tax system’s fairness for working-class Americans took center stage, exposing sharp partisan divides over the nation’s economic priorities and the future of the Treasury Department. Tune in for an inside look at the high-stakes discussions shaping fiscal policy.

    Watch the full U.S Senate Committee on Finance hearing here: https://citizenportal.ai/Search/View?key=2136523-fa4ea220815da6635883de2535937f34&start=1573&end=2019

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