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US to Make Several Trade Announcements in Next 48 Hours: Bessent

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US to Make Several Trade Announcements in Next 48 Hours: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington on June 11, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Andrew Moran
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on July 7 that the United States is set to make several trade announcements in the next 48 hours.

In an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bessent said President Donald Trump is more concerned about the quality rather than the quantity of trade deals.
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