Tension and Tirades Inside the U.S. Treasury

President Donald Trump has put a lot on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plate, from handling trade talks with China to overseeing sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, tensions inside the Treasury are high (wsj.com/politics/policy/bessent-treasury-tensi…). After interviews with former and current officials in the Trump administration, WSJ’s Brian Schwartz (wsj.com/news/author/brian-schwartz?mod=WSJ_TJPOD)reports on how Bessent's behavior and leadership approach is impacting the Treasury. Kate Linebaugh (wsj.com/news/author/kate-linebaugh?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) hosts.

Further Listening:

-How the Bond Market Will Affect Your Wallet (open.spotify.com/episode/7JjcqjvlKA6rHSVJRQENsL)

- Let’s Talk Bonds. Treasury Bonds. (open.spotify.com/episode/62x4DdelOAuT3d1YzmoutP)

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