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Scott Bessent says China must move away from export overcapacity and American overreliance: ‘Everyone knows it needs to change’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said, “America first ...
Inside the WWE-style screaming match between Elon Musk and Scott Bessent outside Oval Office
Doge leader Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in a loud verbal altercation outside the Oval Office over ...
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 ...
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.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rips IMF over woke ‘mission creep’
It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues,” Bessent said.
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.
EU's Dombrovskis says he held 'cordial and candid' meeting with Scott Bessent
The European Union's economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday he had held a 'cordial and candid' meeting with ...
Bessent tells investors Trump tax cuts could be passed by July 4
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that President Trump’s tax cut extension could be approved by July 4. His ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with US as trade war appears to cool
Speaking in the Oval Office after a brief swearing-in ceremony for Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins ...
Yale classmates warn Trump Treasury Secretary Bessent he risks enabling descent 'into fascism'
A group of Yale University classmates of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged him in a letter to reconsider his role "in ...