50 h. ago Treasury Department Sanctions Mexican Cartel for Fentanyl, Human Trafficking

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday announced that the Trump administration placed sanctions on four individuals tied to La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), a Mexican cartel linked to fentanyl and human trafficking. The post Treasury Department Sanctions Mexican Cartel for Fentanyl, Human Trafficking appeared first on Breitbart.

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69 h. ago US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China  Reuters

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5 d. ago Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy

The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.

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7 d. ago Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denies that tariff pause is due to market declines

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied that the president's move to implement a blanket pause on his tariffs was the result of declines in the financial markets, arguing the action was part of Trump's strategy all along.

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8 d. ago Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Community Bankers Will Help Lead Main Street Revival Under Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said that community bankers will play a pivotal role in revitalizing Main Street during President Donald Trump's time in office. The post Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Community Bankers Will Help Lead Main Street Revival Under Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Bessent Says U.S. Building Allied Trade Bloc to Isolate Beijing, Market Panic Overblown

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday the U.S. is moving toward trade agreements with key allies that will form the basis for a united economic front against China. The post Bessent Says U.S. Building Allied Trade Bloc to Isolate Beijing, Market Panic Overblown appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Bessent says US Treasury to take stronger role in bank regulation, easing undue burdens

Bessent says US Treasury to take stronger role in bank regulation, easing undue burdens  Reuters

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8 d. ago US bank regulator tells Congress it suffered 'major' hack that exposed sensitive information

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Tuesday said it reported a major incident to Congress that exposed sensitive information.

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9 d. ago Bessent: China Escalation 'Big Mistake,' Playing a 'Losing Hand'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that China's escalation of tariffs is a "big mistake" because it is playing a "losing hand." The post Bessent: China Escalation ‘Big Mistake,’ Playing a ‘Losing Hand’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago SCOOP: Treasury Secretary Bessent to huddle with key Republican caucus as Trump enacts tariff plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday speaking with House Republicans.

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1 week ago Treasury Secretary Bessent: 'No Reason' for Markets to Price in Recession

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that there was "no reason" for markets to be concerned a recession is coming. The post Treasury Secretary Bessent: ‘No Reason’ for Markets to Price in Recession appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Treasury Secretary Bessent tells countries not to retaliate after sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unpacks the Trump administration's sweeping retaliatory tariffs on 'Special Report.'

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2 w. ago Bessent on Israel Being on Tariff List Despite Axing Theirs: There Are Non

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded to a question on why Australia and Israel are included in the tariff list even though Israel eliminated tariffs on the U.S. and the U.S. has The post Bessent on Israel Being on Tariff List Despite Axing Theirs: There Are Non-Tariff Barriers  appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Bessent: Tariffs Will Raise Revenue to Extent They're Higher, 'We'll See' If There Are Negotiations

During an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded to a question on how tariffs can be a revenue raiser and part of a negotiation tactic to get reciprocity by stating that “to the extent that the The post Bessent: Tariffs Will Raise Revenue to Extent They’re Higher, ‘We’ll See’ If There Are Negotiations appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Bessent: 'Not Sure' Why Mexico, Canada Weren't On Tariff List, I'm Not in Talks

During an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he wasn’t sure why Canada and Mexico were left off of the chart on reciprocal tariffs put out by the White House earlier in the day and The post Bessent: ‘Not Sure’ Why Mexico, Canada Weren’t On Tariff List, I’m Not in Talks appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Bessent: Other Countries Will Have Chance 'To Lower Their Tariffs', Other Barriers

On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that under President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan, other countries “will have the opportunity to lower their tariffs” and lower non-tariff barriers, as well as ending The post Bessent: Other Countries Will Have Chance ‘To Lower Their Tariffs’, Other Barriers appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

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3 w. ago DOGE deputy, Treasury Secretary dish on crusade to pull the IRS out of its 'really big hole'

Department of Government Efficiency deputy Sam Corcos and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent break down efforts to end wasteful spending on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

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last month Scott Bessent Hires the Hunter Biden IRS Whistleblowers to Senior Roles in Treasury Dept.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said that Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers who spoke out on the Hunter Biden case have been hired as senior advisors for the Treasury Department. The post Scott Bessent Hires the Hunter Biden IRS Whistleblowers to Senior Roles in Treasury Dept. appeared first on Breitbart.

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last month Trump Administration to Confront Countries With New Tariff ‘Number’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided new details into how President Trump will roll out a sweeping and elusive tariff measure planned for April 2.

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