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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Bessent Indirectly Confirms to CNBC China and the U.S. Still Not Talking Tariffs: Not Even a Negotiation About the Negotiation?'

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests potential progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations amidst ongoing tariff concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses Trump Treasury Secretary on Trade War: We're Not Sure Where This Is Going'

The Trump administration's justification for tariffs has shifted multiple times, causing confusion in corporate America.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays market plunge as he doubles down on tariffs: 'Going to hold the course'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Bessent Indirectly Confirms to CNBC China and the U.S. Still Not Talking Tariffs: Not Even a Negotiation About the Negotiation?'

Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests potential progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations amidst ongoing tariff concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Presses Trump Treasury Secretary on Trade War: We're Not Sure Where This Is Going'

The Trump administration's justification for tariffs has shifted multiple times, causing confusion in corporate America.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplays market plunge as he doubles down on tariffs: 'Going to hold the course'

more#tariffs
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Tries to Pass the Buck on China Tariffs: Up to Scott B.'

Trump announced an 80% tariff on China ahead of trade talks, putting pressure on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: 'Better at the Electric Slide than I was'

"This is the first time we've met, is that correct?" she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive to the numerous requests she made to his office. "No ma'am, we actually met one New Year's Eve in the Bahamas," Bessent replied, drawing chuckles from the hearing room.
US politics
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump expected to nominate Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent's nomination for Treasury secretary reflects Trump's commitment to deregulation and tariffs, crucial components of his economic strategy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Bessent says US ready to sign Ukraine mineral deal 'this afternoon' despite late changes

US ready to finalize a mineral deal with Ukraine, pending their reconsideration of last-minute changes.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'WWE in the West Wing:' Elon Musk got into a screaming match with Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent and Elon Musk had a heated argument over IRS leadership, reflecting broader tensions in Trump's administration.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

White House will start interviewing candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell this fall

The White House will interview candidates for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's position this fall, as his term ends in May 2026.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump expected to nominate Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent's nomination for Treasury secretary reflects Trump's commitment to deregulation and tariffs, crucial components of his economic strategy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Bessent says US ready to sign Ukraine mineral deal 'this afternoon' despite late changes

US ready to finalize a mineral deal with Ukraine, pending their reconsideration of last-minute changes.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'WWE in the West Wing:' Elon Musk got into a screaming match with Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent and Elon Musk had a heated argument over IRS leadership, reflecting broader tensions in Trump's administration.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

White House will start interviewing candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell this fall

The White House will interview candidates for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's position this fall, as his term ends in May 2026.
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#economy
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fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasts the IMF's focus on wokery

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the IMF for prioritizing 'woke causes' over economic stability, claiming it's leading to 'mission creep' and neglecting macroeconomic issues.
World politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Scott Bessent's Imaginary Friends - emptywheel

In terms of escalation, unfortunately, the biggest offender in the global trading system is China, and they're the only country who's escalated.
Europe news
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Bernie Sanders Has to Ask Three Times If Trump's Billionaire Treasury Secretary Nominee Agrees The U.S. Is An Oligarchy

The U.S. faces unprecedented wealth and income inequality, contributing to oligarchic dynamics that threaten democracy.
#treasury-secretary
Business
fromFortune
6 months ago

'Let the banks be banks'-Trump's U.S. Treasury nominee has $23 trillion bank sector champing at the bit

Scott Bessent's potential confirmation as Treasury Secretary may bring significant regulatory changes to the banking sector, influencing $24 trillion in U.S. bank assets.
Business
fromFortune
6 months ago

'Let the banks be banks'-Trump's U.S. Treasury nominee has $23 trillion bank sector champing at the bit

Scott Bessent's potential confirmation as Treasury Secretary may bring significant regulatory changes to the banking sector, influencing $24 trillion in U.S. bank assets.
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Business
fromFortune
6 months ago

US Treasury pick Bessent 'is a fiscal hawk': Wall Street reacts

Scott Bessent's nomination as US Treasury Secretary signals potential changes in fiscal policy affecting the bond market and broader economy.
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