Scott Bessent
Trump Admin Sidesteps Congress by Calling Trade Deficit a National Emergency, Dem Lawmaker Says: 'It Hasn't Been for Four Decades'
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) criticized Scott Bessent for claiming that long-standing trade deficits constitute a "national emergency" and bypassing Congress.
Treasury Secretary Falters as Democratic Lawmaker Asks Who Pays Tariffs: 'It's a Very Complicated Question'
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) was clearly unsatisfied with the stumbling response from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when asked who pays tariffs.
Treasury Secretary Mocked for Proposing to Raise the Debt Ceiling Without Using 'Any Gimmicks': 'Printing Money IS the Gimmick'
Despite warnings that the U.S. could run out of money by July, Scott Bessent insisted the country will not default on its debts during a hearing on Tuesday.
Treasury Sec. Isn't Worried About Empty Shelves as 'Empty Cargo Ships' Push Americans to Panic Buy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns of supply chain disruptions amid the trade war with China, saying he is not worried "at present."
Treasury Secretary Suggests Trade Agreement With China Still Far Away: 'Maybe They'll Call Me One Day'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stand to lose more than the U.S. if the trade war continues its course, calling the situation "unsustainable" for Beijing
Musk Called Treasury Secretary Bessent a 'Soros Agent' During White House Clash
Billionaire Elon Musk called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a "Soros agent" as the two fought in the White House
Musk Reportedly Engaged In New Shouting Match With Top Trump Cabinet Member: 'It Was Quite a Scene'
Elon Musk reportedly engaged in a loud confrontation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the White House, Axios reported
Markets Soar As Treasury Secretary Reportedly Says Tariff Standoff With China Is Unsustainable And Set To De-Escalate
Markets are soaring after Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the tariff standoff with China is unsustainable
Trump Official Insists Tariff Negotiations Had 'Nothing to Do With' Stock Market Tanking for Several Days
Scott Bessent defended Trump's approach to global trade talks, insisting the stock market's recent plunge had nothing to do with ongoing tariff negotiations.
Musk and Vance Were Begged By Friends to Stop Trump From Implementing Tariffs: Report
People close to the Trump administration made various appeals to officials, hoping they could convince the president to implement more reasonable trade policies.
Trump Treasury Nominee Claims Foreign Companies Will Pay the Most for Increased Tariffs. An Independent Report Found Otherwise
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden dismissed treasury nominee Scott Bessent's claim, calling it "bologna" and reiterating his belief that workers and small businesses would actually pay the most.
Trump's Billionaire Treasury Nominee Says Federal Minimum Wage Should Remain at $7.25 Per Hour
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Trump's Treasury nominee—billionaire Scott Bessent—clearly stated his opposition to raising the federal minimum wage.