An alumnus of the first Trump White House assessed that, of Trump’s Cabinet, Bessent seems to be the “most serious person in the room.”

Trump said he would “take a look at” exemptions for products parents need for their children, which are primarily produced in China.

Bessent, 63, gave a full-throated defense of the commander-in-chief’s America First agenda, predicting that Trump’s trade, deregulation, and tax policies would unlock a “Golden Age” of economic

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers praised Scott Bessent, who currently serves in that role under President Donald Trump’s administration, for successfully negotiating a trade deal with China. While appearing on CNN’s “The Arena” with Kasie Hunt,

The question came after Trump posted this morning on social media that an 80% tariff rate "seems right" but that it was "up to" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who will be meeting with Chinese ...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said President Donald Trump's tariff, tax-cut and deregulation agenda would work together to drive long-term investment to the U.S. economy, adding that U.

Donald Trump has proposed and implemented a slew of tariffs in an effort to achieve his policy aims.Some tariffs have already started; others have been changed or paused to allow for negotiations.Here's where Trump's announced trade plans stand,

Republican strategist Scott Jennings triggered a former Biden campaign aide when he mentioned China’s alleged assessment of former President Joe Biden. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day de-escalation of tariffs with China Monday following meetings Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held with Chinese officials Saturday and Sunday,