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Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knocks Elon Musk's new political party

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Elon Musk 's new political party, saying the world's wealthiest man wasn't a popular part of the Trump administration. Asked about Musk's move, Bessent told CNN's Dana Bash that the ideas behind the administration's Department of Government Efficiency effort, also known as DOGE, were "very popular."

Fox Business on MSN · 3d

Treasury Secretary Bessent tiptoes around Trump's plans for new Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he "will go where the president thinks" he's "best suited" to serve, as calls grow for the Fed's Jerome Powell to resign.

CNN on MSN · 9d

Trade talks probably won’t be done by Trump’s July 9 deadline, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said he thinks trade negotiations could be “wrapped up” by Labor Day, providing a more relaxed framework for inking deals than the previously prescribed July 9 deadline.

tariffs, April and Bessent

NBC News on MSN · 11h

Treasury secretary says countries without trade deals will see tariffs 'boomerang' to April rates by Aug. 1

Steep tariff rates are set to go back into effect after a 90-day pause on the April 2 rates that rocked the stock market.

CNN on MSN · 58m

Trump confirms ‘letter or a deal’ by July 9. Bessent says tariffs will ‘boomerang’ to April levels if no deals by August 1

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tariff letters will be sent to about 100 countries over the next several days, as the Trump administration’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end Wednesday.

Fox Business on MSN · 16h

Tariffs will revert to April levels if countries don't make a deal by August 1, Bessent says

Tariffs are set to return to President Donald Trump's original April levels without new trade deals by August 1, Treasury Secretary Bessent said Sunday.

Bessent, Trade Deals

Inc.com · 16h

U.S. Close to Several Trade Deals, Bessent Says

The United States is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs kick in, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Reuters on MSN · 16h

US close to several trade deals, announcements expected in coming days, Bessent says

The United States is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs were due to kick in, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, predicting several big announcements in coming days.

Bloomberg on MSN · 6h

Nations Chase US Trade Deals as Bessent Hints at Extension

Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries lacking an agreement by the deadline Wednesday will have the option of a three-week extension to negotiate.

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Democrats 'seem to think that poor people are stupid,' Scott Bessent says

President Trump's Treasury secretary bristled at suggestions that changes to Medicaid would make it too difficult for people.

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Bessent: In General The U.S. Is A Very Large, Closed Service Economy With Few Imports, We Have All The Leverage In Trade Talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on trade talks with the E.U. and Japan during an interview on "FOX News Sunday." ...

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Bessent Rejects Worries Over Dollar’s Decline Diminishing Its Global Role

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the idea that the dollar’s recent declines raise concerns about its status as the ...

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Secretary Bessent tells Elon Musk to stick to rockets

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses Elon Musk's threat to support challengers to members of Congress who back ...

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Bessent on Medicaid Work Requirements: Democrats Want To Infantilize The Poor; "I Don't Think Poor People Are Stupid"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the "Big, Beautiful Bill" including work requirements for able-bodied Americans ...

Bessent Says He Wouldn't Boost Long-Term Bond Sales at Today's Rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated it wouldn’t make sense for the government to ramp up sales of longer-term ...

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