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Bessent Warns Reciprocal Tariffs Will Return Without 'Good Faith' Talks
The treasury secretary said Sunday that countries that do not engage in "good faith" negotiations could face a return to the tariff levels announced on April 2.
Trade Talks With China Have Not Started, Bessent Says
The Treasury secretary said that trade deals with other U.S. trading partners could be announced as soon as this week.
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Tariffs Will Likely Lead To Price Increases, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conceded on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could increase prices for consumers. Walmart CEO Doug ...
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.
Trump and China close in on trade deal after productive talks, Bessent says
President Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided an update on its productive trade negotiations with China.
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 ...