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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 · 1d

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.

tariff, Bessent and rates

NBC News on MSN · 1d

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

CNN on MSN · 2d

Bessent says tariffs will ‘boomerang’ to ‘Liberation Day’ levels if countries fail to negotiate deals

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tariff letters will be sent to about 100 countries over the next several days, as the Trump administration’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end Wednesday.

Scott Bessent, Trade Deals

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.

HuffPost on MSN · 1d

Scott Bessent Claims More Trade Deals Are Coming Despite Limited Progress

Trump announced he would be pausing his sweeping tariffs on most countries for 90 days to allow them time to negotiate with the U.S. That deadline is set to expire on Wednesday, but Bessent said countries wouldn’t immediately be hit with higher rates,

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Nations Chase US Trade Deals as Bessent Hints at Extension

Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries lacking an agreement by the deadline Wednesday will have the option of a three-week extension to negotiate.

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US received $100 billion in tariffs so far, may hit $300 billion by year-end, says Scott Bessent

The United States has collected $100 billion in tariffs so far this year, a figure that could triple to $300 billion by ...

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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 ...

Bessent: In General The U.S. Is A Very Large, Closed Service Economy With Few Imports, We Have All The Leverage In Trade Talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on trade talks with the E.U. and Japan during an interview on "FOX News Sunday." ...

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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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