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Bessent Says Growth Is Key as U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion

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The U.S. national debt has crossed $40 trillion, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the country will need stronger economic growth to overcome the challenge. Bessent pushed back on parts of the debt figure and defended the administration's economic approach.

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Bessent Says Growth Is Key as U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion

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