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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the economic impact of the shutdown and the role air transport plays. Bessent emphasized that the movement of people and goods are key to the economy. “Well, it’s a core tenet of the economy, along with trucking and shipping,” he said. “But in terms of business travel, I received several texts from airline executives over the weekend before we got news that the shutdown might be ending, saying they were quite worried for their businesses." Bessent’s remarks came as he highlighted the wider impact of the shutdown. He noted the uncertainty had caused concern across other industries. “I don’t know what it could have cascaded into,” he said.
