Trump Overtime Tax Plan an Incentive for American Workers, Hormuz Blockade Pressures Iran

From NY POSTcast by New York Post

April 16, 2026 · 14 min

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses President Trump’s tax plan aimed at incentivizing American workers and the impact of the U.S. blockade on Iran.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights President Trump’s win, eliminating taxes on overtime pay. He called it a major incentive for American workers to offset labor gaps left by migrant deportations. The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of success, with Iran potentially returning to the negotiating table. The White House says new talks could happen within days. https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/dramatic-moment-oklahoma-principal-kirk-moore-tackles-columbine-obsessed-school-shooter-while-being-shot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Bessent

Topics covered

Trump tax plan
overtime pay
American workers
labor gaps
Iran negotiations
Strait of Hormuz
U.S. blockade

Keywords

Trump
overtime tax plan
American workers
labor gaps
Iran
Strait of Hormuz
negotiations

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Organizations: New York Post

Places: United States, Strait of Hormuz, Iran