Bessent says he’s a soybean farmer: ‘I have felt this pain too’

The HillCenterSCO 1 min read 100% complete by Max RegoOctober 27, 2025 at 02:41 PM

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on ABC News’s “This Week” to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariff war with China on soybean farmers. During the interview, Bessent revealed that he is a soybean farmer himself and has personally experienced the economic hardships faced by his peers due to the tariffs. A former hedge fund manager, Bessent emphasized his understanding of the situation by sharing his background as a farmer. The statement came amid ongoing trade tensions affecting agricultural sectors in the United States.

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