Scott Bessent, Donald Trump and treasury secretary

Scott Bessent pushes gradual 2.5% universal US tariffs plan
Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary Scott Bessent is pushing for new universal tariffs on US imports to start at 2.5 per cent and rise gradually, said four people familiar with the proposal.
‘Golden age starts now’: Scott Bessent becomes Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, pushes universal 2.5% tariff plan
Scott Bessent has been confirmed as US Treasury Secretary, advocating for universal tariffs starting at 2.5%. He aims to eliminate taxes, implement a consumption tax, and adopt a gold-backed currency,
Scott Bessent, hedge fund billionaire, is Trump's treasury secretary
Scott Bessent will lead President Donald Trump's financial agenda as treasury secretary. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, was confirmed in a 68 to 29 U.S. Senate vote on Monday and sworn in on Tuesday.
Scott Bessent Pushes Universal Tariff Plan as U.S. Treasury Secretary
Newly confirmed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is advocating a plan to impose universal tariffs on imports, according to the Financial Times. The proposal suggests starting tariffs at 2.5%, increasing by 2.
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Treasury Pick Will Tout Trump ‘Economic Golden Age’ In Confirmation Hearing
Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a Republican cabinet.
Scott Bessent to face questions about tariffs and Trumponomics 2.0 in Senate grilling
Markets will be monitoring Scott Bessent's Thursday sitdown with the Senate for insights on the early mixed signals about Trumponomics 2.0.
Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary
Bessent, 62, is a longtime hedge fund manager, Trump donor and adviser. He'll be the point person for Trump on a host of key economic issues.
Trump's Treasury pick Scott Bessent pushes universal 2.5% tariff plan that would rise each month: Report
President Donald Trump's Treasury secretary pick, Scott Bessent, pushes for new tariffs and warns of a 'calamity' if tax cuts expire. Confirmed by the Senate, Bessent emphasizes reducing taxes, increasing oil production to control prices,
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The veteran investor will be at the center of President Trump’s efforts to cut taxes, fight inflation and impose stiff ...
Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump’s tax cuts
The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury ...
Bessent: China Will Cut Prices In Response To Tariffs So They Can Continue To "Export Their Way Out Of Economic Malaise"
Scott Bessent told Sen. Ron Wyden, during his confirmation hearing to serve as Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, he believes ...
Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation to become Treasury secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to become the next Treasury secretary and enact the ...
Japan to Cooperate With Bessent on Forex, Other Issues
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent will cooperate on issues ...
DXY: Tariff concerns re-surface – OCBC
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Senate tees up final vote on Bessent nomination to lead Treasury
The Senate on Saturday voted to advance Scott Bessent’s nomination to become the next secretary of the Treasury, putting him ...