Treasury Secretary Defends Tariffs Amid Inflation Concerns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced tough questions on CBS regarding the impact of Trump-era tariffs on inflation. Re...
US-China Trade Talks Stall, Need Leaders' Intervention
Trade negotiations between the United States and China have reportedly hit a snag. According to Treasury Secretary Scott...
Global Finance Leaders Meet Amid Trade War Concerns
Top economic officials from around the world are meeting to discuss pressing issues. The gathering, held in Canada, incl...
Treasury Secretary Dismisses Moody's Downgrade as 'Lagging I...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded to Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, calling the agency a '...
Bessent: Moody's Downgrade a 'Lagging Indicator'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating as a 'lagging indicator' o...
Treasury Sec. Bessent: Walmart to Absorb Some Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Walmart will need to absorb some of President Trump's tariffs. This follows...
US and China Report Progress in Trade Negotiations
The United States announced "substantial progress" in trade talks with China following two days of negotiations in Genev...
US and China Report Progress in Trade Negotiations
Trade talks between the United States and China show signs of moving forward. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced...
US and China Report Progress in Trade Deal Negotiations
The United States has announced significant advancements in reaching a trade agreement with China. Treasury Secretary Sc...
US and China Nearing Trade Agreement After Positive Discussi...
The United States and China are reportedly making progress toward a potential trade agreement. Treasury Secretary Scott...
Massachusetts Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of Tr...
A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges after allegedly attempting to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
Treasury Urges Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling Before August
The Treasury Department is asking Congress to raise the debt ceiling before August to avoid a potential default on the n...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Heads to China for Trade Tal...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is traveling to China to discuss trade and economic issues. These talks come after...
Trump Says China Eager for Trade Deal Before Swiss Talks
President Trump indicated that China is highly interested in reaching a trade agreement before upcoming negotiations in...
Treasury Secretary: US Not Seeking to Decouple from China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States is not looking to decouple its economy from China. Bessen...
US and China Resume Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions
The United States and China are set to hold their first trade negotiations in months, reigniting hopes for easing econom...
US and China to Hold Trade Talks in Switzerland
High-level officials from the United States and China are scheduled to meet in Geneva, Switzerland, this week. The talks...
US and China to Hold Trade Talks in Switzerland
Top U.S. officials are scheduled to meet with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this week to discuss trade and e...
Scott Bessent Advises Investors to Consider Trump's Economic...
Scott Bessent, a prominent investment professional, is encouraging investors to carefully examine the potential benefits...
US and Ukraine Forge Economic Partnership on Minerals, Recov...
The United States and Ukraine have finalized an agreement aimed at bolstering Ukraine's economic recovery and granting t...
US Treasury Secretary Urges China to Ease Trade Tensions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Monday that China holds the key to de-escalating current trade tensions...
Treasury Focuses on Trade Deficits, Seeks Global Cooperation
Treasury Secretary Bessent emphasized the administration's commitment to addressing trade imbalances, particularly with...
Bessent: IMF and World Bank Engaging in 'Mission Creep'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, accusing...
Stocks Dip After Bessent Says China Tariff Changes Not Immed...
U.S. stock markets saw some gains reduced on Wednesday following comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent...
Treasury Secretary Predicts Tax Cuts Will Pass by July 4
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has predicted that the proposed tax cuts will be approved by July 4th. Bessent shared h...
Trump and Xi to Discuss Trade Agreement Soon
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning to speak soon about trade, according to the White House. T...
Trump and Xi to Discuss Trade Agreement Soon
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning to speak soon about trade issues. Treasury Secretary Scott...
Treasury Secretary Bessent and Sen. Paul Discuss Economy on 'Face the Nation'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Rand Paul appeared on 'Face the Nation' to discuss the current economic cli...
US Treasury Secretary Optimistic About US-China Trade Talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence that trade disagreements between the U.S. and China can be resolve...
US-China Trade Deal Expected After Trump-Xi Talks, Says Official
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes that ongoing trade disagreements between the United States and China will be r...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Discusses Tariffs on "Face the Nation"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" this week to address the ongoing debate sur...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Discusses Inflation and Economic Growth
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed concerns about rising inflation and potential strategies for fostering sustai...
Trump Accuses China of Breaching Tariff Agreement
Former President Donald Trump has accused China of violating the trade truce established previously. The accusation come...
Treasury Sec. Bessent Dismisses Moody's Downgrade as 'Lagging'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, calling the agency a "la...
US and China Temporarily Lower Tariffs for 90 Days
The United States and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on goods traded between the two countries for a pe...
US and China Report Progress in Trade Tariff Negotiations
After a weekend of intense discussions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have re...
US and China Discuss Trade Reset in Tariff Talks
U.S. and Chinese officials held lengthy trade talks, exploring a potential "total reset" of tariffs. Treasury Secretary...
US-China Trade Talks to Continue After Day of Discussions
High-level trade talks between the United States and China concluded for the night on Saturday and are set to resume on...
Trump Signals Potential Tariff Reduction on Chinese Goods
President Trump has hinted at a possible decrease in tariffs on Chinese imports before upcoming trade discussions. High-...
US and China to Hold Trade Talks in Switzerland
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland this weekend to discuss trade. Pre...
U.S. and U.K. Reach Trade Agreement: Key Details and Next Steps
The United States and the United Kingdom have finalized a new trade agreement. This deal aims to boost economic ties bet...
Trade Deals Possible This Week, Trump Administration Says
President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have indicated that new trade agreements might be finalized this we...
US and China to Hold Trade Talks in Switzerland
Top U.S. officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this Saturday to discuss trade relations. Tr...
Trump: US Won't Cut China Tariffs to Begin Trade Talks
President Trump stated the U.S. will maintain existing tariffs on Chinese goods, even as trade talks are set to resume....
U.S. Not Currently in Trade Talks with China, Says Treasury Secretary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent informed a House committee on Tuesday that the United States is not presently involved...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Defends Tariffs, Says No China Trade Talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's tariffs on Capitol Hill during testimony before law...
US and China May See Trade Progress Soon, Says Treasury Secretary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent anticipates significant advancements in trade negotiations with China in the coming wee...
Treasury Secretary: Trade Uncertainty Helps Trump's Negotiations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes that a degree of uncertainty benefits President Trump's trade negotiations wit...
Treasury Secretary Unsure if Trump, Xi Jinping Have Communicated
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed concerns about ongoing trade negotiations, defending the administration's app...
Treasury Secretary Calls for IMF and World Bank to Refocus
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He be...
US Treasury Secretary Sees Potential for Major Deal with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism Wednesday about the possibility of reaching a significant agreement...