Politics● ElevatedSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 11:05 AM
Treasury Secretary Bessent talks to CNBC as Trump administration faces affordability concerns
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Bessent spoke with CNBC's "Squawk Box" about AI safety concerns and this week's summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump.
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