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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 ...
Scott Bessent calls Moody's a 'lagging indicator' after U.S. credit downgrade
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that Moody's Ratings were a "lagging ...
Scott Bessent says tariff rates will return to ‘reciprocal’ levels if countries don’t reach trade deals with US
There are 18 “important” trading partners that the United States is most focused on solidifying deals with, Bessent said. He ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trump to carry out tariff threats if nations don't negotiate in 'good faith,' Bessent says
President Donald Trump will impose tariffs at the rate he threatened last month on trading partners that do not negotiate in ...
Scott Bessent admits Trump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged that Walmart, the largest US retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through higher prices.
Bessent acknowledges Trump’s tariffs may mean shoppers will pay more 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 higher ...
Bessent warns tariffs will return to ‘Liberation Day’ rates if negotiations aren’t in good faith
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday warned that tariffs on trading partners could go back to the rate ...
Trump treasury secretary says Walmart will absorb some tariff costs – but shoppers may still pay more
Bessent told CNN's "State of the Union" May 18 that he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon the day before, when Trump told ...
Treasury Sec. Bessent dismisses Moody’s US downgrade as Trump tax-cut debate continues
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday dismissed Moody’s downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating, saying President Trump’s administration would ensure US economic growth ...