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Social Security, Bessent

New York Magazine on MSN · 1h

Scott Bessent Gulps His Way Through Damage Control on Social Security

The Treasury secretary has a really strange way of convincing people it’s “ridiculous” to think the program is under threat.

Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are 'back door for privatizing Social Security'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration was committed to protecting Social Security hours after he said in an interview that a new children's savings program President Donald Trump signed into law “is a back door for privatizing Social Security.

ABC News on MSN · 2h

Bessent tries to clarify comments suggesting Social Security could be privatized

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is walking back comments that Trump savings accounts for newborns could be a "backdoor" to start privatizing Social Security.

Bessent, US Treasury Secretary and Free Trade

CNBC on MSN · 7h

Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of U.S. trade negotiations amid the looming August 1st tariff deadline, details of the U.S.-South Korea trade deal, takeaways from U.

Free Press Journal on MSN · 56m

'Frustrated With India': US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Blames Country For Delays In Free Trade Talks (VIDEO)

Washington: United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has blamed India for "slow-rolling things" in the talks for a Free Trade Agreement and said "the whole trade team has been frustrated with them".

Associated Press · 3h

US Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses trade talks with China as tariff deadline looms

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he was confident the U.S. and China could strike a trade deal as a key tariff deadline nears.

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U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Dealing With Aluminum-Tariff Levels, Bessent Says

The Treasury secretary’s comments signaled possible relief for Canada’s aluminum sector.

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Bessent Suggests China Deal Is Close

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conveyed confidence that the U.S. and China would soon reach a deal on tariffs. “I believe ...

Slingshot News on MSN3h

‘President Trump Is Giving You Savings’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Unveils Twisted Social Security Replacement Created By MAGA Braintrust

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a twisted replacement for Social Security during a recent interview, claiming that ...

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Bessent Not Expecting a Fed Rate Cut Today, Urges ‘Imagination’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Wednesday, while calling ...

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Bessent to American businesses: ‘Not the end of the world' if April 2 tariffs kick in

Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade ...

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‘China could face high tariffs if…’: Bessent’s chilling warning to Beijing over Russian oil purchase

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a press conference in Stockholm following ...

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