Bessent rejects warnings of a recession and says more than 50 countries are trying to negotiate tariffs
1. Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses recession warnings amidst stock market sell-off. 2. Over 50 countries are negotiating tariffs with the Trump administration. 3. Bessent claims tariffs aim to build long-term economic fundamentals. 4. Americans shouldn't fear retirement due to market fluctuations, says Bessent. 5. Trump's tariffs include a 10% baseline rate affecting multiple trading partners.