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Economic Security Is National Security
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sounding the alarm: the U.S. has dangerously ignored economic security for decades, leaving supply chains fragile and overdependent on rivals like China. He credits President Trump’s “America First” policies as the long-overdue wake-up call, arguing that true national security hinges on economic resilience—not just efficiency. Bessent, calling himself an economic historian, blames past bipartisan failures—including welcoming China into the WTO—for eroding America’s industrial base. He’s not advocating isolation, but smarter, security-first trade relationships that prioritize domestic production of critical goods like minerals and medicine. With China tightening its grip on global supply chains, Bessent’s message is clear: the U.S. must rebuild its economic muscle to defend its sovereignty.
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