CNBC Exclusive: Transcript: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Speaks with CNBC’s Sara Eisen on “Squawk on the Street” Today

Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" (M-F, 9AM-12PM ET) today, Thursday, August 20.

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