sec scott bessent - Search News

News

Scott Bessent, tariffs

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 concluded that tariffs rates were “unsustainable” and will continue trade talks.

FXStreet · 1h

US Treasury Sec. Bessent warns of tariffs rates to ‘reciprocal’ level if no trade deal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN News on Sunday, President Donald “Trump has put them on notice that if you do not negotiate in good faith, you will ratchet back up to your April 2 level.” He added: “There are incoming deals with 18 "important" trading partners,” but didn't indicate a timeline for these trade agreements.

The Hill on MSN · 12h

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 slapped on them on “Liberation Day” last month if they

Walmart, Scott Bessent and sec

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 6h

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Tariffs Will Likely Lead To Price Increases

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conceded on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could increase prices for consumers. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced on a Thursday earnings call that the company would raise its prices due to the tariffs after recording a slip in first-quarter profits,

NBC News on MSN · 13h

Treasury Sec. Bessent: Walmart will ‘eat some of the tariffs’ after announcing price hikes

After speaking with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoes President Trump, saying Walmart will need to absorb some of the president’s tariffs. The retailer had warned that consumers would see higher prices as a result of the trade war.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

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 the company on Truth Social that they should "' EAT THE TARIFFS ," and not charge valued customers "ANYTHING."

13h

May 18 — Mike Pence, Sec. Scott Bessent and Sen. Chris Murphy

Former Vice President Mike Pence shares his views on the second Trump administration. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...

6hon MSN

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 ...

The New Republic on MSN10dOpinion

Trump Treasury Sec. Says Kids Need to Suck it up for Greater Good

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a message for a hypothetical little girl worried that she won’t have more than two dolls ...

11don MSN

Treasury Sec Tells Kids: Thank Trump for Not Getting Your Dolls

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a message for young girls who may get fewer dolls this holiday season due to Trump’s ...

11d

Treasury Sec Scott Bessent: US Should Be The 'Premier Destination For Digital Assets'

U.S. Treasury Sec. Bessent advocates for American leadership in digital assets and Congress progresses towards solid crypto ...

Slingshot News on MSN6d

'Bad Actors': Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent Rages Against Chinese Officials In Press Conference

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent raged against Chinese officials during a press conference this morning pertaining to ...

US Treausry Sec. Bessent: Talks in Geneva with China resulted in a mechanism to avoid escalation

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that “talks in Geneva with China resulted in a mechanism to avoid ...

Bessent: There's a process, plan and mechanism

"Throughout the trade process, we have had a plan. We have had a process in place. And now with the Chinese we have a mechanism for continued talks," said Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent. "Process, plan ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results