Trump Praises Bessent, Touts U.S. Economy After G20 Finance Meeting
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Trump Praises Bessent, Touts U.S. Economy After G20 Finance Meeting

Trump credits Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for representing the U.S. at the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville and urges other nations to cut taxes and regulations.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 1, 2026, 7:04 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and touted the U.S. economy in a Truth Social post after the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Trump described the talks as productive, thanked Bessent for representing the country, and urged other nations to follow the U.S. lead on taxes, regulations and energy.