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Scott Bessent Gulps His Way Through Damage Control on Social Security

The Treasury secretary has a really strange way of convincing people it’s “ridiculous” to think the program is under threat.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Trump Accounts 'Backdoor Way' to Privatize Social Security: Scott Bessent

The Treasury Secretary has described new savings account for young Americans as a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."

Yahoo · 3h

Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are 'back door for privatizing Social Security'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration was committed to protecting Social Security hours after he said in an interview that a new children's savings program President Donald Trump signed into law “is a back door for privatizing Social Security.

Scott Bessent said U.S. and China are close to a trade deal

CNBC on MSN · 10h

Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of U.S. trade negotiations amid the looming August 1st tariff deadline, details of the U.S.-South Korea trade deal, takeaways from U.

Cryptopolitan on MSN · 7h

Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China are close to a trade deal

Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary under President Donald Trump, said Thursday morning that the U.S. and China are close to reaching a trade agreement, with just under two weeks left before tariffs snap back into full force.

AOL · 1d

Bessent tells countries don’t ‘panic’ if trade deals aren’t made before tariff deadline, insists US has leverage over China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent implored US trading partners Wednesday not to “panic” if they don’t agree to economic deals before President Trump’s Friday tariff deadline — while explaining that the US hasn’t yet signed off on a permanent agreement with China because Washington now has “a lot more leverage.

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Trump, Bessent knock India as tariff deadline nears

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Trump took swings at India as a tariff deadline nears for the country. “India ...

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U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Dealing With Aluminum-Tariff Levels, Bessent Says

The Treasury secretary’s comments signaled possible relief for Canada’s aluminum sector.

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Bessent Suggests China Deal Is Close

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conveyed confidence that the U.S. and China would soon reach a deal on tariffs. “I believe ...

US Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses trade talks with China as tariff deadline looms

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he was confident the U.S. and China could strike a trade deal as a key ...

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‘President Trump Is Giving You Savings’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Unveils Twisted Social Security Replacement Created By MAGA Braintrust

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a twisted replacement for Social Security during a recent interview, claiming that ...

Bessent Not Expecting a Fed Rate Cut Today, Urges ‘Imagination’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Wednesday, while calling ...

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Bessent to American businesses: ‘Not the end of the world' if April 2 tariffs kick in

Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade ...

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