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Bessent's 'toolkit,' American brands in China, data center backlash and more in Morning Squawk

Friday, August 21, 2026


Five topics were covered in Morning Squawk on that date: Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent's economic policy toolkit, American brand operations in China, regulatory or legislative backlash against data centers, and two additional items not specified in the provided text.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html

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