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Sec. Bessent: Very close to some trade deals

Sec. Bessent: Very close to some trade deals

CNBC05-05-2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins CNBC's Sara Eisen at the Milken Global Conference 2025 to discuss the country's economic agenda, the growth impact of the agenda, and much more.

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