Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent Defends Trump’s Tariffs Plan, Calls to Renew Tax Cuts
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Treasury Department does not expect the incoming president’s proposed tariffs ...
Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
Scott Bessent believes federal minimum wage should not be increased
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick to serve as treasury secretary, told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that the minimum ...
Bessent: China Will Cut Prices In Response To Tariffs So They Can Continue To "Export Their Way Out Of Economic Malaise"
Scott Bessent told Sen. Ron Wyden, during his confirmation hearing to serve as Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, he believes ...
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Bernie Sanders Asks Scott Bessent If U.S. Is An Oligarchy
Sen. Bernie Sanders questioned treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent if the United States is an oligarchy, citing the ...
Trump transition live updates: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent, other Cabinet picks face Senate questions
Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for attorney general pick Pam Bondi.
Bessent: Three Reasons To Use Tariffs; Remedy Unfair Trade, Raise Revenue, Influence Negotiations
Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed three ways the U.S. could use tariffs during his confirmation hearing Thursday: BESSENT: The American people should think about ...