Treasury Secretary Bessent says there won't be a US recession in 2026: ‘Very, very optimistic'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is not at risk of a recession in 2026 – adding that he’s “very, very optimistic” about the impact from President Trump’s tariffs and trade deals.When asked whether the US could slip into a recession next year, Bessent said “no.”“I am very, very optimistic on 2026. We have set the table for a very strong, noninflationary growth economy,” Bessent told NBC News’ Kristen Welker during “Meet the Press” on Sunday. 3 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is not ...