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Bessent: We think countries will look to diversify away from Middle East for energy

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May 14, 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC's Joe Kernen: "We think that not only China, but countries all around the world are going to look to diversify away from the Middle East for a more stable  source of energy — and what better place than the U.S.?"

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