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Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Recently, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been speaking about trade policies and their effects on jobs and manufacturing across the...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

During a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, Bessent, a key figure in ongoing litigation, addressed questions about a settlement that has captured public attention....

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

In a remarkable announcement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the department has designed a $250 bill featuring the likeness of President Donald Trump....

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

WASHINGTON – In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday that it will extend its pause on sanctions affecting Russian...