3 d. ago Bessent: 'Real Wages Are Going to Increase,' Easing Affordability Issues

Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said soon "real wages are going to increase," which will ease the affordability issues. The post Bessent: ‘Real Wages Are Going to Increase,’ Easing Affordability Issues appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago The I.R.S. Tried to Stop This Tax Dodge. Scott Bessent Used It Anyway.

Like many on Wall Street, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a limited partnership to avoid Medicare taxes. Unlike the others, he’s now overseeing the I.R.S.

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5 d. ago Government shutdown live updates as Senate tees up final vote on deal to end impasse

Government shutdown live updates as Senate tees up final vote on deal to end impasse  CBS News

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6 d. ago Scott Bessent confronts George Stephanopoulos for labeling GOP 'terrorists' during 1995 government shutdown

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brought up ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos' past comments attacking Republicans for shutting down the government.

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6 d. ago Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday there is no formal White House proposal to defund the Affordable Care Act.

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1 week ago Trump Aides Raise Recession Fears, and Point Fingers at the Fed

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said some sectors were in a recession as he argued for more interest rate cuts.

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1 week ago Bessent Plans to Attend Tariff Arguments at the Supreme Court

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the idea that his presence could be seen as an attempt to intimidate the court on a case that President Trump considers vital to his economic policy.

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1 week ago Bessent: Canada’s Reagan Ad 'Equivalent of Election Interference'

Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a Canadian ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan on tariffs was "the equivalent of election interference." The post Bessent: Canada’s Reagan Ad ‘Equivalent of Election Interference’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago US and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth says

US and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth says  AP News

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2 w. ago Washington does a 180 as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dubs Bitcoin 'more resilient than ever'

Washington does a 180 as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dubs Bitcoin 'more resilient than ever'  CryptoSlate

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2 w. ago Trump touts ‘12 out of 10’ meeting with Xi, downplays reports of Venezuela strikes

President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, agreeing to cut tariffs by 10%. He said he did so because China agreed to help address the fentanyl crisis.

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2 w. ago New Trade Agreement With China: A Potential Win for US Farmers

New Trade Agreement With China: A Potential Win for US Farmers  State Affairs

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2 w. ago Donald Trump Cuts China Tariffs as the Country Opens Up to U.S. Agriculture

President Donald Trump is cutting tariffs on China after the country agreed to open up to United States Agriculture, the commander-in-chief detailed in a Truth Social post. The post Donald Trump Cuts China Tariffs as the Country Opens Up to U.S. Agriculture appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump says China tariffs being reduced after 'amazing' Xi meeting

President Donald Trump said he is reducing some tariffs on Chinese imports following a meeting in South Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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2 w. ago U.S. Outlines Framework for China Deal, Announces Other Trade Agreements

U.S. Outlines Framework for China Deal, Announces Other Trade Agreements  National Association of Manufacturers - NAM

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2 w. ago Association of Southeast Asian Nations Signs Free Trade Agreement Upgrade with China

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday signed an “upgraded” free trade agreement with China. The post Association of Southeast Asian Nations Signs Free Trade Agreement Upgrade with China appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Scott Bessent rejects NBC host’s narrative that Trump is to blame for ongoing shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for prolonging the government shutdown, saying Democrats need to vote to reopen the government.

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2 w. ago Bessent: 100% Tariff Trump Threatened on China 'Effectively Off the Table'

Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said following negotiations, the 100% tariff President Trump threatened to impose on China was "effectively off the table." The post Bessent: 100% Tariff Trump Threatened on China ‘Effectively Off the Table’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump and Xi will ‘consummate’ TikTok deal on Thursday, treasury secretary says

The United States and China are ready to move forward on a TikTok deal, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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2 w. ago Trump and Xi Could ‘Consummate’ TikTok Deal This Week, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on “Face the Nation” on Sunday that China and the United States had reached “a final deal on TikTok,” but offered few details.

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