Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes
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Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.
Wall Street’s Titans Can’t Wait for Trump 2.0
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Wall Street’s Titans Can’t Wait for Trump 2.0

The financial world sees plenty of opportunity in the return of President-elect Donald J. Trump. For now, Wall Streeters are looking past the risks.
Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?
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Can Wall Street Billionaires Deliver on Trump’s Blue-Collar Promise?

The president-elect has named wealthy financiers for key economic positions, raising questions about how much they will follow through on promises to help the working class.
The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent
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The Markets Cheer Trump’s Treasury Pick, Scott Bessent

Investors seemed to signal their approval for Scott Bessent as a safe choice to implement the president-elect’s economic agenda.