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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Callum Jones in New York

Trump’s picks of loyalists for financial posts ensures his economic agenda is unimpeded

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Howard Lutnick (left) and Scott Bessent: ‘Trump values reputation, establishment and star power. But not as much as he values getting his way.’ Composite: Evan Vucci, Matt Kelley/AP Photo

Certain events happen during every presidential campaign. The parties crown their candidates. The candidates debate on live TV, with millions watching. Tens of millions head to the polls. And at some point in this process, Jamie Dimon will be tipped as the next treasury secretary.

Sure enough, the veteran boss of JPMorgan Chase – Wall Street’s de facto ambassador to the world – was, indeed, linked with the role this time around as the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns mulled their options in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election.

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