Bessent Says US Shouldn't Be at 'Mercy of Foreign Chokepoint'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said economic statecraft will prioritize reducing U.S. vulnerabilities to adversaries that could disrupt vital supply chains. The remarks signal a more defensive, supply-security-focused policy stance rather than an immediate policy action. Market impact is limited for now, but the framing is relevant for trade-sensitive and defense-linked sectors.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said economic statecraft will prioritize reducing U.S. vulnerabilities to adversaries that could disrupt vital supply chains. The remarks signal a more defensive, supply-security-focused policy stance rather than an immediate policy action. Market impact is limited for now, but the framing is relevant for trade-sensitive and defense-linked sectors.