Tag: Scott Bessent
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
WASHINGTON – The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into...
China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says
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Trump and China’s Xi are meeting in South Korea to try to roll back months of trade tensions
GYEONGJU – President Donald Trump is set to meet face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the...
The Latest: Trump meets with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip.Just...
The Latest: Trump arrives in Japan, where he’ll meet new Prime Minister Takaichi
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived on Monday in Japan, where he’ll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time. The meeting is...
US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of...
The Latest: Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. Originally scheduled for...
Global markets tumble as Beijing imposes new ban on U.S. shipping and Bessent vows China ‘will be hurt the most’ if it doesn’t surrender | Fortune
A broad-based selloff swept global stock markets this morning after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Financial Times that China “will be hurt...
Elizabeth Warren accuses Trump of betraying farmers and ‘putting himself and his billionaire buddies first’ with $20 billion Argentina bailout | Fortune
The United States directly purchased Argentine pesos on Thursday and finalized a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...
Trump and Xi are set to discuss the TikTok deal and future of US-China relations
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday in a push to finalize a deal...