Bessent Sees 3% Growth as 'Not Unreasonable' in Fox Interview

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 3% annual economic growth is "not unreasonable" in a Fox Business Network interview that also touched on Iran, China, and artificial intelligence. Bessent did not provide a timeline or specific policy pathway for hitting that pace. The remarks come as the U.S. economy faces mixed signals – a tight labor market alongside sticky inflation and elevated borrowing costs. Bessent's broader comments covered sanctions strategy toward Iran, trade posture with China, and the administration's approach to AI regulation. No further details from the interview were released.