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Article CNBC Economy

Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked

CNBC Economy August 20, 2026 · 4:23 pm Read Original
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Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump.

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Source CNBC Economy
Published Aug 20, 2026 · 4:23 pm
Article ID 64l7eqy
Original URL Open source
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