Scott Bessent

Bessent Compares US Tariffs To An Ice Cube, Says ‘Everything Is On The Table’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that "everything is on the table" as countries seek to negotiate the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, foreign media reported. Speaking to CNBC, Bessent revealed that around 70 countries have reached out to the White House to begin discussions on rolling...

Senate Approves Bessent For Treasury Secretary Position

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to the new administration’s top financial position as President Donald Trump forges ahead with an ambitious economic agenda. The vote was 68-29 in favor of Bessent's confirmation. As head of the Treasury, 62-year-old Bessent faces...