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US Treasury chief urges Fed to cut rates
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday called on the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut rates, saying yields on two-year ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says it's up to China to de-escalate trade tensions
I would guess that India would be one of the first trade deals we would sign. So watch this space,” Bessent added. In ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: We're Doing "Bespoke Deals" With 18 Important Trade Partners
Good to see you. You get the best reviews in the administration outside the president. Your thoughts about the U.S.-China ...
Trump tax bill moving forward better than expected, Treasury Secretary says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that discussions with House Speaker Mike Johnson over plans to extend ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Says ‘Onus’ on China to Reduce Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to say whether the U.S. and China are in direct communication and whether President ...
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 ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Predicts Tax Cuts to Pass by July 4
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he thought an extension of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts could be ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says ‘it’s up to China’ — not the US — to de-escalate trade war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday signaled that a de-escalation of the trade war over President Trump’s harsh tariff ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: It’s Up to China to De-Escalate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is an unreliable trade partner and should be responsible for reducing tensions.
US Treasury dealers recommend ending federal debt ceiling
The U.S. Treasury's primary dealers say they would prefer to end the federal debt ceiling, as it likely increases debt ...