Treasury Secretary Highlights Retail Investor Confidence in Trump’s Trade Policies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted a divergence in investor behavior amid recent market volatility. While institutional investors reacted nervously to tariff announcements, retail investors held their positions—a sign of confidence in President Trump’s long-term economic strategy.
The administration maintains that temporary trade levies will ultimately spur domestic business expansion and manufacturing growth. "Retail is buying the dip, they trust Trump even if institutional investors don’t," Bessent observed during Tuesday’s remarks.