Thursday, June 18, 2026

Scott Bessent

May 7, 2025

U.S., China to hold trade talks in Switzerland

U.S. has imposed tariffs of up to 145 per cent on imports from China, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own duties of up to 125 per cent on U.S. goods.

Xi and Trump
March 25, 2025

U.S. raw materials deal with Ukraine to be signed soon, Trump says

A large proportion of the materials are located in Ukrainian territories currently occupied by Russia.

Trump sitting with Zelensky
November 26, 2024

Trump orders investigation into allegations adviser sought payments from job seekers

The review, led by campaign lawyer David Warrington, followed concerns raised by some of Mr Trump’s trusted associates.

Donald Trump
November 23, 2024

Scott Bessent  picked as 79th U.S. secretary of treasury

Mr Bessent is a well-known figure in global financial circles, celebrated for his expertise in investment management and economic strategy.

Scott Bessent