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Scott Bessent, Trump and negotiating in good faith

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's 'strategic uncertainty' is a negotiating tactic

"So, if we were to give too much certainty to the other countries, then they would play us in the negotiations," Bessent said of ongoing trade talks.

Reuters on MSN · 22h

Trump to Carry Out Tariff Threats if Nations Don't Negotiate in 'Good Faith,' Bessent Says

Trump's ongoing trade wars have severely disrupted global trade flows and roiled financial markets as investors grapple with what Bessent has called the Republican president's "strategic uncertainty," in his drive to reshape economic relationships in the U.S.' favor

Washington Examiner on MSN · 19h

Bessent warns countries refusing to negotiate can expect increased tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he thought the increased tariffs "would be the April 2-level — some countries were at 10%, some were substantially higher."

Bessent Dismisses Moody’s Downgrade

Fox Business on MSN · 8h

Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses Moody's US credit downgrade as 'lagging indicator'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed the U.S. credit downgrade as a "lagging indicator" of economic and fiscal conditions, after Moody's took the U.S. off its top tier.

MarketWatch on MSN · 1d

Bessent warns some steep ‘liberation day’ tariffs may return, dismisses Moody’s downgrade

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Sunday that some of America’s trading partners could soon face a sharp hike in tariff rates, and dismissed Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating.

Barron's on MSN · 1d

Bessent Dismisses Moody’s Downgrade as ‘Lagging’ Indicator

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down worries about Friday’s U.S. credit downgrade by Moody’s Ratings, telling NBC News ratings are a “lagging indicator” and blaming federal spending during the previous administration.

Scott Bessent, Walmart

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Bessent weighs in tariff price hikes at Walmart

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through

Independent Journal Review · 4h

Tariffs Will Likely Lead To Price Increases, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conceded on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could increase prices for consumers. Walmart CEO Doug

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Scott Bessent says Walmart will absorb some tariff costs – but shoppers may still pay more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said retail giant Walmart "will be absorbing" the impact of President Donald Trump's signature tariffs, but some costs "may get passed on to consumers." Bessent told CNN's "State of the Union" May 18 that he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon the day before,

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Bessent Backtracks On Trump’s Boast Of New Tariffs Without Negotiations—Latest Big Tariff Flip-Flop Since ‘Liberation Day’

Trump and his aides have repeatedly shifted their stance on tariffs in the weeks since the president’s “Liberation Day” ...

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2SPY, QQQ : Peter Schiff Slams Scott Bessent For Ignoring Trump's Tax Cuts...

Peter Schiff criticized Scott Bessent for downplaying Trump's tax cuts in the recent Moody's downgrade, instead blaming Biden ...

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Bessent defends Trump’s Qatari luxury jet gift: ‘French gave us the Statue of Liberty’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s decision to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, ...

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Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: ‘Better at the Electric Slide than I was’

This is the first time we’ve met, is that correct?” she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive ...

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Scott Bessent says tariff rates will return to ‘reciprocal’ levels if countries don’t reach trade deals with US

There are 18 “important” trading partners that the United States is most focused on solidifying deals with, Bessent said. He ...

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Bessent: Countries bringing ‘good proposals’ with ‘a few exceptions’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration’s tariff overhaul has positioned the U.S. for better ...

The Business Standard18h

US Treasury's Bessent to attend G7 finance meeting, focus on imbalances

Bessent will join fellow G7 finance ministers and central bank governors in the Rocky Mountain resort town of Banff, Alberta ...

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