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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
China blinked — and Trump clearly won the first round of his tariff war
The opening round of the tariff war with China is over. And earlier this week, President Trump achieved a very clear win.