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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends the 'strategic uncertainty' of Trump's trade talks: 'Nobody's better at creating this leverage'
Scott Bessent told ABC News on Sunday that some of the countries looking to negotiate with Trump should curb their ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: Despite "Media Driven" Pessimism About Economy, Americans Are "Still Spending"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to new polls showing people losing faith in Trump's economy and blames the news ...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Bessent Defends Approach to Tariffs as ‘Strategic Uncertainty’
Mr. Trump said Russia’s recent bombardments of Ukraine made him wonder whether President Vladimir V. Putin wanted to end the ...
US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, ...
Treasury chief Scott Bessent says U.S. has an "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Bessent: Potential ‘Agreement of Understanding’ With South Korea Next Week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and South Korea held bilateral trade discussions today and they may be able to ...
Treasury chief Bessent’s briefing to private bank event draws scrutiny
Experts say Bessent didn’t violate any rules and that the customs and conventions around such private talks are murky.
Yale classmates warn Trump Treasury Secretary Bessent he risks enabling descent 'into fascism'
A new letter to Scott Bessent accuses President Donald Trump of usurping the authority of Congress and U.S. courts since ...
Sen. Warren Asks Bessent for Details of Investor Meeting
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass) asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to disclose details of a closed-door investor meeting ...