How Scott Bessent's 'economic statecraft' aims to justify US coercion
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-07-13 17:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business & Economy
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Amid the country’s 250th anniversary festivities, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last month delivered an important address, aiming to present a coherent doctrine of “economic statecraft”.
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