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Trump, Scott Bessent and tariff rate

Insider on MSN · 2d

Scott Bessent says Trump will raise tariffs again on any nation that doesn't negotiate in 'good faith'

Treasury Secretary Bessent told NBC that if nations don't want to negotiate with the US, then their tariffs will "spring back to the April 2nd level."

PolitiFact · 1h

Gasoline prices haven’t “collapsed” under Donald Trump, despite what Scott Bessent said

When Trump was sworn in Jan. 20, the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.11. After falling to $3.06 and rising to $3.24 in the subsequent weeks, a gallon on May 12 cost $3.12, the most recent data point available from federal agencies at the time Bessent made his remark.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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.

Scott Bessent, Walmart and tariffs

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Bessent weighs in tariff price hikes at Walmart

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Scott Bessent says Walmart will absorb some tariff costs – but shoppers may still pay more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said retail giant Walmart "will be absorbing" the impact of President Donald Trump's signature tariffs, but some costs "may get passed on to consumers." Bessent told CNN's "State of the Union" May 18 that he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon the day before,

CNN on MSN · 2d

Bessent on added costs from tariffs: ‘Some may get passed on to consumers’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Walmart’s CEO saying prices will rise for Americans because of Trump’s tariffs.

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Japan’s Kato Plans Bessent Meet to Discuss Topics Including FX

Japan’s Finance Minister said he’s arranging a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week to ...

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Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses Moody's US credit downgrade as 'lagging indicator'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the U.S. credit downgrade as a "lagging indicator" of economic and fiscal ...

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Gold gains on U.S. dollar weakness after Moody's downgrade, Bessent warns on tariffs

Gold prices fell Monday as the dollar dropped and safe-haven demand returned after Moody's downgraded the U.S. government's ...

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Bessent Calls Moody’s ‘Lagging Indicator’ of US Fiscal Health

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed concerns over the US’s government debt and the inflationary impact of tariffs on ...

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US Treasury's Bessent to attend G7 finance meeting, focus on imbalances

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will attend the Group of Seven finance leaders' meeting in Canada next week and will ...

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2SPY, QQQ : Peter Schiff Slams Scott Bessent For Ignoring Trump's Tax Cuts...

Peter Schiff criticized Scott Bessent for downplaying Trump's tax cuts in the recent Moody's downgrade, instead blaming Biden ...

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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 ...

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