Sanctions must be targeted, enforceable, and connected to strategy. They must be paired with diplomacy, compliance, intelligence, and coordination with our partners. The fifth and most important principle is that Economic statecraft, first and foremost, must serve the American people. The purpose of American economic statecraft is to connect national power with household prosperity. We need an economy in which working families are not merely consumers of what the world produces, but participants in what America builds. (17:48–17:54)
CLAIM
Asserts that U.S. economic policies should prioritize the well-being of American citizens.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
