Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reassure foreign counterparts at the G20 that the United States can manage its massive debt without endangering the global financial system. The pitch comes amid anxieties about US debt and concerns tied to the Iran war.
WHO:Scott Bessent
WHAT:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pitches a message to reassure G20 counterparts about US debt management and global financial stability.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Foreign counterparts have anxieties about US debt and concerns tied to the Iran war, prompting Bessent to reassure them about financial-system risk.
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