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Scott Bessent says tariff uncertainty is a tactic — otherwise countries ‘would play us in the negotiations’
"If we were to give too much certainty to the other countries, then they would play us in the negotiations," Bessent told CNN ...
Scott Bessent says tariff rates will return to ‘reciprocal’ levels if countries don’t reach trade deals with US
There are 18 “important” trading partners that the United States is most focused on solidifying deals with, Bessent said. He ...
Trump administration eyes regional tariffs as global deal deadline looms
The United States may impose regional tariffs rather than issue blanket ones as a deadline approaches for racing a global ...
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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 ...
Bessent on added costs from tariffs: ‘Some may get passed on to consumers’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Walmart’s CEO saying prices will rise for Americans because of Trump’s tariffs.
Gold rises as soft dollar, Trump's tariff threats spur safe-haven demand
Gold prices climbed on Monday as a softer dollar and renewed trade tensions — following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...
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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Scott Bessent Asks 'Who Cares' About Moody's Downgrade, Boasts Of Trillions Coming In From Trump's Middle-East Tour
U.S. Treasury Scott Bessent shrugged off Moody’s downgrade of the country’s credit rating and also offered an update on the ...
CNN Anchor Trounces Co-Host Scott Jennings Over Tariffs: 'Backing Down Is Not Leverage'
President Donald Trump painted the reversal regarding U.S. tariffs against China as victory, which Abby Phillip wouldn't let ...