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Kristen Welker: “I think there are sectors of the economy that are in a…”

Featuring: Kristen Welker, Host of Meet the Press | National

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Scott Bessent says U.S. will not enter recession despite some sectors showing warning signs

Published | Video Starts at 00:06

Let me ask you, big picture, Mr. Secretary, you said earlier this month, I'm going to quote you, quote, I think there are sectors of the economy that are in a recession. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council said, quote, we're starting to see pockets of the economy that look like they might be in a recession. (00:06–00:10)

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Asserts that certain sectors of the economy are currently experiencing a recession.

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