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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.
Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
Trump placed tariffs totaling 145% on China, leading China to retaliate with tariffs of 125% on the U.S. — essentially ...
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 ...
UK's Reeves Says She Met US's Bessent to Discuss Trade Deal
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks during a discussion entitled "Debate on the Global Economy: Growth ...
Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees ‘privileged’ talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump, China at odds on progress as Bessent hints at quick deal with South Korea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that the US and South Korea could reach a trade agreement as early as next week, ...
Trading partners play hardball as Trump administration digs in on tariffs
Scott Bessent called China’s economic model “unsustainable” as White House officials indicated trade negotiations were ...
Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’
Bessent spoke to the Institute of International Finance as both the International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their ...