Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said growth held at 2.6% despite the Democratic government shutdown in the fall and the Iranian conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy grew 2.6% over the past four quarters, arguing the expansion persisted despite the Democratic government shutdown in the fall and the Iranian conflict. He added that the conflict "will make our country safer," framing the period's growth as resilient in the face of political and geopolitical disruption.