For too long, the designers of multilateral trade deals have lost sight of this.

Bessent has an estimated net worth ofmore than $700 million, in case you were wondering.

Does it hurt our finances?

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent addresses the Economic Club of New York on March 6, 2025. Bessent said he was not concerned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would be inflationary, adding that any impact on prices would likely be temporary." The (Trump) economic program is a whole-of-government, holistic program," Bessent said. “Across a continuum, I’m not worried about inflation.” (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent addresses the Economic Club of New York on March 6, 2025.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/Getty Images

Does it hurt our communities?

Who cares if working class Americans suffer?

Definitely not Trump, his Cabinet, or their allies in Congress.