Wall Street Journal (gated) with the report :
In his first interview following his selection, Bessent said his policy priority will be to deliver on Trump’s various tax-cut pledges
- making his first-term cuts permanent
- eliminating taxes on tips, social-security benefits and overtime pay
- enacting tariffs and cutting spending will also be a focus
- as will be “maintaining the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.”
Trump nominated Bessie to head up Treasury.
CNN have a run down of the confirmation process here if you are interested.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
