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Democrat presses Bessent: Who pays tariffs?
During an oversight hearing, Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over who pays the tariffs ...
Rep. Mark Pocan Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent: "Who Pays Tariffs?"
Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday during House testimony: "Who pays tariffs?" REP.
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 ...
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Trump Treasury Secretary Crashes When Asked Easy Question on Tariffs
U.S. Judge Beryl Howell issued a permanent injunction against the president Friday night, ruling that his executive order ...
Bessent to Rep. Velazquez: Telling You Details In Public Would Be "Detrimental" To Trade Negotiations
Rep. Nydia Velazquez grandstands while questioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about ongoing trade negotiations during a ...
Bessent declines to say which nations are close to tariff deals with US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wouldn’t say Wednesday which nations the U.S. could strike trade deals with as soon as this ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent sells tariffs rhetoric to Wall Street by talking up deregulation and tax cuts
At the Milken conference, Scott Bessent emphasized how tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation will solidify America as 'the home ...
Trump’s lifelong belief in tariffs is about to face its acid test
President Donald Trump’s faith in tariffs is undimmed by a dose of negative US growth and signs of a looming supply crunch.
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Scott Bessent Tells Congress the Trump Admin Has NOT Held Any Negotiations With China Over Tariffs
Scott Bessent confirmed to Congress that no negotiations with China over tariffs have occurred since Trump announced a controversial policy roughly a month ago.
Trade deals possible this week but no talks with China; Scott Bessent testimony takeaways
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made his first public appearance before lawmakers since the president's tariffs were announced.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump floats cutting slashing China tariffs to 80% with talks ahead
The US is considering slashing its tariffs on China's goods by more than half at trade talks this weekend, after President ...
US debt on ‘unsustainable’ path, admits Scott Bessent
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has warned that America’s government debt is on an “unsustainable” path. Donald Trump’s ...