Scott Bessent
Tracked across 180 events · 11925 articles · First seen Jan 25, 2025 · Last active Jul 06, 2026
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International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is a key figure in the ongoing trade and economic discussions between the United States and China, aiming to maintain a trade truce and address issues like ByteDance — TikTok Shop's ownership and money laundering.
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, announced and directed the investigation into the alleged diversion of funds to Al-Shabab.
Dec 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, announced the 30-day waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, emphasizing India's role as an essential partner.
Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent>>>, the US Treasury Secretary, announced and justified the extension of the sanctions waiver, emphasizing its role in stabilizing global crude markets and aiding vulnerable nations.
May 18, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, is involved in the announcement of the farm aid package and has commented on China's compliance with trade agreements.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, as the Treasury Secretary, made the official statement regarding the sanctions, highlighting the expansion of cartels beyond drug trafficking.
Jun 30, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is championing the 'Trump Accounts' initiative, aiming to increase stock ownership among American adults.
Jul 06, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is involved in discussions regarding trade deals and potential tariffs with India, as instructed by Donald Trump.
Dec 09, 2025 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, explained the rationale for the farm aid, stating that China used U.S. soybean farmers as 'pawns' in trade negotiations and confirmed China is on track to meet soybean purchase goals by February.
Dec 08, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, ordered the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund to refocus on their core missions, criticizing the bank's 'myopic' focus on climate financing targets, which contributed to the policy change.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary and is overseeing the selection process for the next United States — Federal Reserve chair. He has been mentioned as a potential candidate but has rejected the idea.
Dec 01, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, met with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, and they agreed on taking bold steps on currencies if needed.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, received SEMI's letter and is one of the officials Apple Inc.'s CEO has been lobbying.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, praised Micron Technology's investment in Trump Accounts, highlighting the policy's potential to benefit millions of children. He is associated with the establishment of these accounts alongside Donald Trump.
Jun 30, 2026 · 18 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, issued a statement justifying the sanctions by accusing Nicolás Maduro and his associates of flooding the United States with drugs.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is proposing looser regulations for the United States — Financial Stability Oversight Council, aiming to reduce what he considers burdensome regulations.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, announced that the 10% tariff rates would likely rise to 15% later this week.
Mar 05, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, echoed Donald Trump's religious framing of the airman's rescue, referring to it as an 'Easter miracle' on X.
Apr 05, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is exploring ways to use frozen Iranian assets to aid Gulf allies, indicating a strategic financial move by the US.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary of the United States, has been involved in discussions with Sam Altman regarding OpenAI's proposal for a government equity stake.
Apr 20, 2026 · 94 articles
Domestic
Impact: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent>>> reportedly had a heated confrontation with Bill Pulte>>>, threatening him over alleged negative remarks made to Donald Trump>>>.
Apr 20, 2026 · 295 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has stated that Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars, indicating a shift in Washington's financial policy towards Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, expressed confidence that India and the United States would resolve their trade differences, despite concerns over India's oil trade with Russia.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Domestic
Impact: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, warned producers and refiners of potential administrative action if pump prices do not decline sharply.
Apr 20, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, reiterated the United States' stance against China's command-and-control economy and its attempts to manage global supply chains.
Oct 20, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, confirmed to Donald Trump that there are no exemptions for India on rice tariffs and that the US is negotiating a trade deal with India.
Dec 08, 2025 · 10 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports the view that economic growth will bolster financial stability, aligning with the changes to capital rules.
Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, had previously indicated that the US waiver would not be renewed, though a short-term extension was later issued.
May 18, 2026 · 21 articles
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Scott Bessent instructed officialsUS-Iran Military...
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Scott Bessent emphasized lack of stockTrump Rings NYSE, Nasdaq Bells
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Satsuki Katayama agreed to take steps Scott BessentJapanese Yen Hits 40-Year Low
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Scott Bessent warned counterparts EuropeIran War Escalates, Strait...
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Scott Bessent refused to commentUS Congress Passes Iran...
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Scott Bessent warned of ramped up IranUS-Iran Peace Deal, Hormuz...
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Scott Bessent warned of ramped up IranUS-Iran Indirect Talks...
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Scott Bessent warned of ramped up IranUS-Iran Peace Deal Nears
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Scott Bessent criticized focus World Bank GroupWorld_Bank Retires Climate...
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Tim Cook appealed to officials Scott BessentApple lobbies Trump for CXMT chips
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Scott Bessent directed team assess costs IranUS-Iran Military...
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Scott Bessent threatened to target OmanUS-Iran Peace Deal, Hormuz...
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Scott Bessent threatened to target OmanUS-Iran Indirect Talks...
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Scott Bessent threatened to punch Bill PulteTrump Appoints Bill Pulte...
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Scott Bessent stated funds would go IranUS-Iran Interim Peace Deal Signed
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Scott Bessent applauded commitment Micron TechnologyMicron $250M Trump...
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Scott Bessent urging retailersUS-Iran Indirect Talks...
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Scott Bessent stated would target actorsIran attacks Kuwait,...
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