Bessent warns China on Russian oil purchases that could bring 100% tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Chinese officials that continued purchases of sanctioned Russian oil could lead to significant tariffs ...
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Mcebisi Jonas ‘shunned’ and Scott Bessent skips G20 meeting
Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has effectively marginalized South Africa by rejecting diplomatic engagement and threatening high tariffs, further complicating its ...
House hearing erupts as Plaskett demands Bessent stop interrupting
During a heated House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Del. Stacey Plaskett confronted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over a misleading ...
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent insists US will ‘never default’ on its debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassured that the U.S. would not default on its debt amid rising investor concerns over the ...
Bessent threatens maximum tariffs and takes tougher line on trade talks
The US is adopting a tougher stance in trade negotiations, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing the reinstatement of maximum ...
Reeves rejects parts of Trump’s economic agenda before talks with Bessent
SummaryUK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dismissed key components of Donald Trump's economic policies ahead of her meeting with US Treasury ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the Trump administration's focus on the long-term health of the economy and markets, rather than ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that President Trump's proposed tariffs are unlikely to raise inflation, as China will absorb the ...
Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip the G20 meeting in Cape Town, deepening US-South Africa rift over anti-American policies. His ...
Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent leaves powerful two-word message in Irish airport's welcome book
In a brief message left in the welcome book at Shannon Airport in Ireland, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote ...
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