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US Treasury's Bessent to skip South Africa G20 finance meeting next week, sources say
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip a Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in South ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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." ...
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 ...
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Scott Bessent's Treasury secretary hearing: What to know, how to watch - USA TODAY
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Department of Treasury secretary, will appear before the Senate on Thursday for his confirmation hearing. Bessent, who reportedly ...
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 ...