Scott Bessent calls government shutdown a bigger story than stock market shock
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed on Thursday the negative impacts of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs as he said a ...
Bessent Tries to Reassure on Economic Outlook
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a Thursday interview on CNBC to downplay the near-term challenges the economy is facing ...
Bessent brushes off stock dips, recession concerns as ‘a little bit of volatility’ short-term
The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to brush off concerns that American consumers would take hits amid market chaos.
US Treasury's Bessent defends Trump tariff upheaval, vows 'maximum sanctions'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday strongly defended the Trump administration's campaign to tear up global ...
Bessent Says Economy May Be Starting To 'Roll A Bit'
The White House's top economic advisor defended controversial tariffs and acknowledged the economy may be starting to roll ...
Bessent Says Canada’s Trudeau Being a ‘Numbskull’ in Trade Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "numbskull," warning his tough approach ...
Bessent Says Recent Decline in Dollar Is a Natural ‘Adjustment’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down the recent decline in the US dollar, saying it was a natural “adjustment” as ...
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Scott Bessent Says Tariffs Will Go Up For Any Leader Acting Like ‘Numbskull’ Justin Trudeau
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow Thursday that world leaders emulating “a numbskull” ...