Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said “no” when asked whether the U.S. was at risk of entering a recession in 2026, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” he’s confident Americans will feel economic relief next year stemming from President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and trade deals.

“I am very, very optimistic on 2026. We have set the table for a very strong, noninflationary growth economy,” Bessent told moderator Kristen Welker.

He also said, “We believe health care is going to come down,” adding that the Trump administration would have news on that front this week.

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The treasury secretary acknowledged that there is some pressure on the economy in certain sectors like housing,

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