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Who Pays For Tariffs? ‘It’s a Very Complicated Question,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says.

At one point, Rep. Mark Pocan (D., Wisc.) tried unsuccessfully to get Bessent to answer the question: “Who pays tariffs?”

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on X date, says US won't default

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said they are unclear still of the looming X date, when the U.S. would breach the debt ceiling.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's opening talk at the Milken conference will set the tone of the power-packed event

The biggest names in business will be hanging on the Treasury Secretary's every word.

Trump says China tariffs will be reduced

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

Trump Touts 80% Tariff on China: 'Seems Right!'

U.S. President Donald Trump said that an 80 percent tariff on China—lower than the current 145 percent—"seems right," in a new post on his Truth Social platform. But he said it was "up to Scott B.," referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

Trump suggests lowering tariffs on China ahead of talks

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States could lower tariffs on China to 80 percent ahead of a meeting this weekend between his top aides and their counterparts from Beijing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.

CNBC on MSN · 4h

Trump says 80% tariff on China 'seems right' ahead of U.S.-Beijing trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other U.S. officials are set to speak with counterparts from China at a meeting in Switzerland this weekend.

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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 ...

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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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WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies on the White House’s 2026 budget request

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday for the first time since his confirmation in January.

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.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Blasts Senate for Blocking GENIUS Stablecoin Bill

Scott Bessent has slammed the Senate for blocking the GENIUS Act, warning it weakens U.S. crypto leadership ahead of the 2026 ...

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Scott Bessent says US doesn't want to decouple from China ahead of scheduled meeting with Chinese counterpart

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives "The Ingraham Angle" an update on trade negotiations with China and their next talks ...

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‘AI boom’ will make up for IRS workforce cuts, Treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent told House lawmakers that better IT and artificial intelligence will “enhance collections” at the tax agency, ...

Watch: Bessent testifies on Treasury Department oversight as economic turmoil mounts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify before a House Appropriations Committee panel on Tuesday morning, as economic ...

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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 ...

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Treasury's Bessent says US should be 'premier destination' for digital assets

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee and discussed regulatory frameworks ...

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