Scott Bessent faces challenges at G20 over Iran sanctions and US debt
The Treasury secretary is hosting G20 finance ministers while juggling a $40 trillion debt pile, an Iran sanctions blitz, and allies who aren't exactly eager to play along Scott Bessent has a busy we… [+4082 chars]
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The US debt is at $40 trillion.
Scott Bessent is hosting G20 finance ministers while managing US debt and Iran sanctions.
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Who claims what
- —There are challenges regarding Iran sanctions at the G20 meeting.
- —The US debt is at $40 trillion. (per Washington Post)
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