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India Could Be The First Country To Sign Trade Deal With US To Avoid Tariffs
Currently, the 26% reciprocal tariff on India that the US imposed is on a 90-day suspension. The pause will expire on July 8th. However, India does face a 10% tariff as other nations per the US trade policy.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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"Big Deal To Be Done" With China "At Some Point", Says US Treasury Chief
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said there was no reason that the US and Chinese economies had to cleave apart, saying a deal could be done even as the two economic powerhouses trade tariff threats.
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US Says India Is "Front' In Trade Negotiations
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the immediate increase in tariffs of 125% on China, stating that the issue is not just about the country but also about "bad actors" in global trade during a press briefing at the White House.
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"Don't Retaliate": US Treasury Secretary Warns Against Trump Tariff Retaliation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday warned trading partners that any retaliation to the barrage of new tariffs from the White House would only result in further escalation.
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Explained: What Will Happen If US Withdraws From World Bank, IMF
An alarm is rising over Washington's potential withdrawal from global institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, with the no-show of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at G20 meetings adding to the anxiety.
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Billionaire Financier Scott Bessent Confirmed As Donald Trump's Treasury Chief
Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran who was born and raised in South Carolina, has defended the Republican president Donald Trump's tax-cutting and tariff proposals while urging efforts to secure supply chains and the dollar's global status.
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The Team: 12 Trump Picks Trusted To Deliver Republican's 6 Big Poll Promises
US President-elect Trump has set up the stage for a fiery "day one" in the Oval Office, with the promise of pardoning January 6 Capitol riot prisoners, sealing America's southern border and rolling back protections for transgender students.
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Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's US Treasury Pick, Fuels Global Relief Rally Vs Dollar
The selection of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary has fueled a rally in currencies around the world against the dollar, as traders trim bets that the return of Donald Trump will send tremors throughout global markets.
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Budget, Debt: Donald Trump's Treasury Chief Faces Urgent Challenges
One pressing concern for Scott Bessent will be "how to navigate a desire for more protectionism while avoiding a global trade war," EY chief economist Gregory Daco said.
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Trump Names Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent As Treasury Chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.
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India Could Be The First Country To Sign Trade Deal With US To Avoid Tariffs
Currently, the 26% reciprocal tariff on India that the US imposed is on a 90-day suspension. The pause will expire on July 8th. However, India does face a 10% tariff as other nations per the US trade policy.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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"Big Deal To Be Done" With China "At Some Point", Says US Treasury Chief
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said there was no reason that the US and Chinese economies had to cleave apart, saying a deal could be done even as the two economic powerhouses trade tariff threats.
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US Says India Is "Front' In Trade Negotiations
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the immediate increase in tariffs of 125% on China, stating that the issue is not just about the country but also about "bad actors" in global trade during a press briefing at the White House.
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"Don't Retaliate": US Treasury Secretary Warns Against Trump Tariff Retaliation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday warned trading partners that any retaliation to the barrage of new tariffs from the White House would only result in further escalation.
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Explained: What Will Happen If US Withdraws From World Bank, IMF
An alarm is rising over Washington's potential withdrawal from global institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, with the no-show of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at G20 meetings adding to the anxiety.
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Billionaire Financier Scott Bessent Confirmed As Donald Trump's Treasury Chief
Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran who was born and raised in South Carolina, has defended the Republican president Donald Trump's tax-cutting and tariff proposals while urging efforts to secure supply chains and the dollar's global status.
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The Team: 12 Trump Picks Trusted To Deliver Republican's 6 Big Poll Promises
US President-elect Trump has set up the stage for a fiery "day one" in the Oval Office, with the promise of pardoning January 6 Capitol riot prisoners, sealing America's southern border and rolling back protections for transgender students.
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Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's US Treasury Pick, Fuels Global Relief Rally Vs Dollar
The selection of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary has fueled a rally in currencies around the world against the dollar, as traders trim bets that the return of Donald Trump will send tremors throughout global markets.
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Budget, Debt: Donald Trump's Treasury Chief Faces Urgent Challenges
One pressing concern for Scott Bessent will be "how to navigate a desire for more protectionism while avoiding a global trade war," EY chief economist Gregory Daco said.
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Trump Names Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent As Treasury Chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.
