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Bessent, tariff and trade deal

Treasury secretary says countries without trade deals will see tariffs 'boomerang' to April rates by Aug. 1

Steep tariff rates are set to go back into effect after a 90-day pause on the April 2 rates that rocked the stock market.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Bessent: Trump tariffs set to ‘boomerang back’ to higher rates if deals not reached

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that countries will see their respective tariff rates “boomerang back” on Aug. 1 to the higher levels announced three months ago, if they don’t

Barron's on MSN · 1d

Tariffs Will Reset on Aug. 1 Without Deal, Bessent Says

Tariffs will revert to April 2 levels on Aug. 1 if countries around the world don’t reach deals with the U.S., according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Trump administration is racing to secure deals before Wednesday’s self-imposed deadline,

Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary and Musk

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knocks Elon Musk's new political party

T reasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Elon Musk 's new political party, saying the world's wealthiest man wasn't a popular part of the Trump administration. Asked about Musk's move, Bessent told CNN's Dana Bash that the ideas behind the administration's Department of Government Efficiency effort, also known as DOGE, were "very popular."

CNBC on MSN · 21h

Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the current budget deficit, how strong growth can assauge deficit fears and much more.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent scoffs at Musk’s new America Party — claims tech mogul isn’t popular enough to pull it off

"Look, the principles of DOGE were very popular. I think if you looked at the polling, Elon was not," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

Bessent, trade deals and this week

The New York Times · 1d

Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline

But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1.

USA Today · 1d

US close to several trade deals ahead of tariff deadline this week, Trump officials say

America is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs were due to kick in, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Inc · 1d

U.S. Close to Several Trade Deals, Bessent Says

The United States is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs kick in, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

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Scott Bessent Claims More Trade Deals Are Coming Despite Limited Progress

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday warned that countries that don’t make trade deals with the U.S. will return ...

US Treasury Secretary Bessent aims to meet with Chinese official in next few weeks

China’s Ministry of Commerce did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

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US to make several trade announcements in next 48 hours, Treasury secretary says

The United States will make several trade announcements in the next 48 hours, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday ...

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Bessent demands apology from Summers over ‘big, beautiful bill’ criticism

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent late Sunday fired back at Larry Summers for the former Treasury secretary’s criticism of ...

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Scott Bessent says young men are in an ‘era of despondency,’ has hope for American workers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the impact of President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ immigrant labor and ...

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Democrats 'seem to think that poor people are stupid,' Scott Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said Democrats who attack Republicans for adding work requirements to Medicaid are ...

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Trump administration will focus on Fed chair replacement in fall, Bessent says

The Trump administration will focus on finding a replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell this fall, U.S.

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Treasury Sec. Bessent on potential to serve as next Federal Reserve chair

U.S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk on the Street' for a sweeping interview on President Trump's budget bill, ...

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