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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered an upbeat assessment of global oil dynamics, predicting that prices could tumble quickly once maritime bottlenecks in the Gulf subside. Addressing...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a White House briefing to assert that America is the world’s leading AI power and that China, despite being in second place, remains far behind. His...
The United States has unleashed a new wave of sanctions aimed squarely at disrupting Iran's oil exports. A prominent refinery in China and a network of ghost ships have been designated, cutting off...
In a heated Senate hearing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vigorously defended temporary exemptions from Russian oil bans, crediting them with staving off a global energy crisis. The decision...
As the AI Impact Summit 2026 prepares to launch in India, a US delegation arrives with a clear message: artificial intelligence is reshaping finance, but vigilance is essential. Treasury Secretary...
A deal has been struck between the Trump administration and China to ensure TikTok remains operational within the United States. The agreement concludes a multi-year effort initiated during President...
Tensions persist between India and the United States regarding tariffs. The US imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing oil from Russia, termed a penalty tariff. Following this, the...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that India is profiting from reselling Russian oil, generating billions in revenue. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent explained that India is...
The United States Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has cautioned India about the possibility of elevated secondary tariffs concerning its trade of Russian oil. The implementation of these potential...