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

Chicago Tribune · 7d

US makes ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

U.S. negotiators said Sunday that “substantial progress” was made and “perhaps the differences weren’t so large” after two days of negotiations with a high-ranking Chinese delegation on ways to

Reuters · 9h

Trump to act on tariffs if nations don't show 'good faith' - Bessent

Trump tax bill passes in key US House committee vote "I don't put much credence in the Moody's downgrade," Scott Bessent said.

Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs'

The Associated Press on MSN · 14h

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 · 19h

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."

The New York Times · 1d

Trump Urges Walmart to Absorb Tariffs After Retailer Says It Could Raise Prices

Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is just one of several companies that have said they will be forced to pass on the costs of President Trump’s global tariffs to consumers.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Scott Bessent urges tax cuts to offset possible tariff inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested critics of President Donald Trump‘s tariff plan should be open to cutting taxes, ...

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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 ...

Tariffs live updates: Bessent says tariffs may return to 'reciprocal' levels if deals aren't made

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sunday that tariff rates will go back to "reciprocal" levels if countries do not make trade deals with the US during the 90-day pause. “President Trump has ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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