Tag Archives: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Bessent’s push to mobilise a coordinated trade response to China: A practical reader guide

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday (August 30, 2026) he will encourage ​G20 members [...]

U.S. strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates — West: A practical reader guide

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Sunday (August 30, 2026) new secondary sanctions were [...]

US announces new Iran sanctions; Tehran hits back, calls them ‘state: A practical reader guide

The United States on Friday imposed additional targeted Iran-related sanctions, days after Treasury Secretary Scott [...]

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is poised to give a significant: A practical reader guide

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to give a significant speech on Friday during [...]

The “economic onslaught” that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared on Iran’s financial

The “economic onslaught” that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared on Iran's financial connections around [...]

Iran branded the US threats as “economic terrorism” and said they would fail — Earlier reporting noted

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on [...]