Bessent says 3% fiscal deficit target is key to U.S. debt trajectory

Sep 15, 2026 14:44 (37d ago)

Bessent said the United States could begin paying down its national debt.
3% of GDP is the fiscal deficit threshold Bessent linked to debt repayment.
Bessent discussed six months of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity coordination.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could begin paying down its national debt once the fiscal deficit reaches 3% of gross domestic product. BlockBeats reported the remarks on September 15. Bessent also said six months of coordination had taken place on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, while large banks showed strong cyber resilience.