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United States — United States Trade Representative & Scott Bessent

10 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026

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United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative>>> released a report proposing additional tariffs on products from various trading partners due to alleged forced labor imports, impacting international trade relations.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> is central to the controversy by refusing to comment on the IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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International
United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR conducted the forced labor investigation and implemented the tariffs, adding product exemptions and adjusting rates based on country actions.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to use other legal authorities to recoup lost tariff revenue.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
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International
United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR is involved in trade negotiations with India.
Scott Bessent: Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is lobbied on trade and sanctions issues.
Jul 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR is involved in the tariff deliberations and Section 301 investigations, playing a key role in implementing trade policy.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the upcoming secondary sanctions on Iran, though details were limited.
Aug 24, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR is responsible for implementing the Section 301 tariffs and has faced legal challenges to its authority.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent's threat against Iran is a separate issue but adds to trade tensions.
Aug 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR will help present a menu of Spanish products for potential embargo.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was ordered by Trump to halt trade with Spain and tasked with preparing an embargo.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
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United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative's office is involved in the administration's trade plans, with its spokesperson not immediately responding to requests for comment on Donald Trump's new tariff plans.
Feb 20, 2026 · 48 articles
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United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative will conduct studies on Section 301 tariffs, which are part of the effort to rebuild the United States' tariff program.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Apr 27, 2026 · 26 articles
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Apr 26, 2026 · 21 articles
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