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Bessent: Countries bringing ‘good proposals’ with ‘a few exceptions’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration’s tariff overhaul has positioned the U.S. for better ...
Tariffs live updates: Bessent says tariffs may return to 'reciprocal' levels if deals aren't made
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, that tariff rates will go back to "reciprocal" levels if trade deals aren't made during the 90-day pause. “President Trump has put them on notice that ...
Bessent warns countries refusing to negotiate can expect increased tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he thought the increased tariffs "would be the April 2-level — some countries were at 10%, some were substantially higher." ...
Scott Bessent Hails China Progress on Fentanyl
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed the progress made with China on tackling fentanyl at trade talks in Switzerland, saying Beijing is "now serious" about the issue.
Bessent Says More U.S.-China Trade Meetings Likely in ‘Next Few Weeks’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China could start work soon on a fuller trade agreement, after the ...
How Bessent explained the 115-point reduction in U.S.-China tariffs that has triggered market euphoria
U.S. Trade Secretary Scott Bessent said neither the U.S. nor China want to see a decoupling in their relationship, as each ...
US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause
U.S. and Chinese officials said they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in ...
CNN Anchor Trounces Co-Host Scott Jennings Over Tariffs: 'Backing Down Is Not Leverage'
President Donald Trump painted the reversal regarding U.S. tariffs against China as victory, which Abby Phillip wouldn't let ...