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Bessent reveals how Trump will decide reciprocal tariffs
President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could go well beyond matching import taxes imposed on U.S. goods by other nations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday. In an interview, Bessent said ...The Hill - 6d -
Treasury Sec. Bessent: ‘There are no guarantees’ that there won’t be a recession
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent reacts to fears of a recession happening as the Trump administration enacts sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Bessent says 'there are no guarantees' when it comes to recession
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that “there are no guarantees” when it comes to a recession. “Mr. Secretary, can you guarantee the American people here and now that there ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Bessent downplays signals of weak first-quarter economic growthMarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Treasury Sec. Bessent says strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen are ‘not a one-off’
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent says the airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen that President Trump ordered are “the beginning” and not a ...NBC News - Mar. 16 -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Stock futures fall as Bessent dismisses market worries: ‘Corrections are healthy’
U.S. stock futures declined Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not worried about a market downturn, despite a miserable stretch for Wall Street.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a 'guaranteed' financial crisis
Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump's pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's 'not at all' worried amid stock market sell-off
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "not at all" worried about the stock market, which has dipped multiple times amid Trump's tariff threats.NBC News - Mar. 16 -
‘There Are No Guarantees,’ Treasury Secretary Says of Recession
Scott Bessent could not guarantee that the economy is recession-proof.Inc. - Mar. 16 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'
President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’
The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says corrections are 'healthy' and 'normal.' Jim Cramer disagrees
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday parsed recent market action.CNBC - 6d -
The Dollar Just Took a Hit, Thanks to Worries About Trump’s Trade Wars
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend there were ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a recession in the U.S.Inc. - Mar. 17 -
Trump's Treasury chief on 200% EU tariff threat: 'Not sure why that's a big deal' for markets
Treasury Secretary Bessent did not answer when CNBC asked if Trump's announcement was "premeditated," or whether the Cabinet secretary knew about it in advance.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Treasury secretary: 'There is no reason we need to have a recession'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday sought to mitigate concerns about the state of the economy, after saying this weekend that “there are no guarantees” when it comes to a recession. In an ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Administration to Confront Countries With New Tariff ‘Number’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided new details into how President Trump will roll out a sweeping and elusive tariff measure planned for April 2.The New York Times - 6d -
Treasury Department Secretary says he’s 'not worried about the markets'
Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he is “not worried about the markets” after a rough week for the stock market. “I can tell you that corrections are healthy, they’re ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Treasury yields end lower as tariff fight intensifies and government shutdown looms
Bond yields finished lower Thursday, as investors faced the prospect of a potential U.S. government shutdown and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House was more focused on the ...MarketWatch - Mar. 13