Scott Bessent: “Strategic uncertainty is part of negotiations.”

“Well, it's your words, correct. Didn't you use Crazy Ivan at the. Well, you've used it five times. And that's the question. Mr. Chairman, I am saying the Strategic uncertainty is part of negotiations. The should we say, oh, here's what we'll accept. Please take this. Okay, I've got your answer. Thank you. I'm gonna reclaim my time again.” (03:59–04:03)

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