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S. Korea-US critical minerals agreement finalized, says Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, with expectations that it will help tackle non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.

20 Apr 2026-23:17
Bessent pushes Congress to pass crypto rules bill

The United States is ramping up efforts to regulate the fast-growing cryptocurrency sector, with Scott Bessent calling on lawmakers to act quickly.

09 Apr 2026-09:20
Indian minister, US Treasury Secretary discuss key trade deal details

04 Feb 2026-01:33
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Europe to tighten economic pressure on Russia

The United States supports achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine and expects Europe to take a stronger role in intensifying economic pressure on Russia, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said following talks with European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

21 Oct 2025-10:45
U.S. Treasury Chief warns government shutdown is hurting the economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the federal government shutdown, now in its 13th day, is beginning to have a negative impact on the U.S. economy.

13 Oct 2025-16:50
US ready to support Argentina with $20 billion swap line, Treasury Secretary says

The United States is prepared to provide support to Argentina as needed, including negotiating a $20 billion swap line with the country’s central bank, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday.

24 Sep 2025-17:00
Bessent's top aide, Katz, reportedly set for senior IMF role

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s Chief of Staff, Dan Katz, is set to leave the Trump administration to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the First Deputy Managing Director, according to three sources familiar with the matter cited by The Post. The move is being described as “a big win” for the president’s America First policies.

17 Sep 2025-18:34
US extends TikTok sale deadline to December 16

The White House extended the September 17 deadline for China's ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets related to the short-video app TikTok or face a shutdown. The new deadline has been set for December 16.

16 Sep 2025-22:45
US Trade Secretary Bessent says framework of deal on TikTok reached

15 Sep 2025-17:08
Bessent: ‘All options on the table’ as Trump administration considers Russia sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that “all options are on the table” as the Trump administration weighs fresh sanctions on Russia in response to its intensified bombing of Ukrainian cities.

02 Sep 2025-09:59