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Bessent warns countries refusing to negotiate can expect increased tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s prepared to set tariffs against countries that won’t negotiate with him. The United States recently secured a trade deal with China that included negotiations such as “tariffs,

Insider · 8h

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."

The Hill on MSN · 11h

Bessent warns tariff will return to ‘Liberation Day’ rates if negotiations aren’t in good faith

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday warned that the reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could go back to the rate slapped on them on “Liberation Day” last month if they

Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs'

TheStreet on MSN · 38m

Secretary Bessent sends message on Walmart price increases due to tariffs

Consumers have been pinching pennies since skyrocketing inflation in 2022 took a toll on their wallets, and worries that prices may rise further in the wake of newly instituted tariffs have sparked considerable debate.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

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

Fox Business on MSN · 8h

Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs' after speaking with retailer's CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who said the company with absorb "some of the tariffs."

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Treasury Sec. Bessent says ‘neither side backed down’ as U.S. and China slash tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Meet the Press that, after his negotiations with Chinese officials, both countries ...

Bessent Cornered Into Admitting Impact of Trump Tariff War

The Treasury secretary concedes that Walmart will shoulder higher costs because of new levies on foreign nations.

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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 ...

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Larry Summers Lauds Scott Bessent For Reading Market Signals And Backing Off ‘Disastrous’ China Tariffs: ‘Good To Blink When You Make A Mistake’

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers praised Scott Bessent, who currently serves in that role under President Donald Trump ...

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