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Scott Bessent Hails America’s Economic Dominance, But 'Black Swan' Author Nassim Taleb Fires Back: ‘Under Trump These Numbers Have Declined’
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Benzinga reports: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has touted America’s economic strength under President Donald Trump , but "Black Swan" author Nassim Nicholas Taleb disputed his statements, arguing that key measures have deteriorated. Bessent Highlights US Economic Dominance Bessent said that the U.S. continues to punch above its weight globally, despite accounting for only about 4% of the world’s population. He pointed to America’s roughly 26% share of global nominal GDP, its…