Trump's Treasury Challenge: A Pick Who Loves Tariffs Yet Calms Markets
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President-elect Trump faces a dilemma in selecting a Treasury secretary: he needs someone loyal yet capable of reassuring markets amid fears over his tariff agenda.
Experts warn Trump's economic agenda could inflate national debt by $15 trillion, adding pressure on markets while jeopardizing economic growth.
Trump seeks a Treasury secretary who can carry out his unconventional plans while maintaining market confidence, but such a candidate is hard to find.
Candidates like Scott Bessent, Kevin Warsh, and Marc Rowan are in contention, reflecting a tightrope walk between loyalty and market reassurance.
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