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Dollar Bills With Trump's Signature Rolls Out As US Marks 250 Years
Traditionally, US paper currency contains the signature of the treasury secretary and the US treasurer, not the president.
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US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran Oil Sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.
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US Going To Retake Control Of Straits Of Hormuz: US Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday in an interview with Fox News that the United States is going to retake control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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'We Have Plenty Of Money To Fund Iran War': US Treasury Chief
The US military's request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war faces stiff opposition in Congress, with Democrats and even some Republicans questioning the need after large defense appropriations last year.
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US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped: Treasury Chief
Scott Bessent's comments came as oil and gas prices made a renewed surge after Iran hit the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure.
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"President Wants You": Trump Summons US Treasury Secretary Mid Live Interview
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left a live Sky News interview after being urgently summoned to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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India Gets 30-Day Waiver From US To Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran War
India's access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.
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S Jaishankar Meets Scott Bessent, Discusses Strengthening India-US Economic Ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC as part of an ongoing three-day visit to the United States.
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'Trade Above Ukraine': Team Trump Blasts Europe Over India-EU Deal
Bessent accused European countries of indirectly financing the conflict they publicly condemn. After Russia invaded Ukraine and the imposition of Western sanctions, India significantly increased its purchases of discounted Russian crude oil.
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"Path To Take Them Off": Trump Aide Hints At Removing 25% Tariffs On India
Scott Bessent said that Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have "collapsed" due to US tariffs, hinting that, while tariffs remain in place, a diplomatic "path" exists to remove them.
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Top US Official Signals Last-Minute Deal With China Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday signalled a deal with China to avoid escalating a tariff-fueled trade war, just days before a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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'China Vs World': US Seeks Group Response To Beijing's Rare Earth Move
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reiterated Washington's desire to build a "fulsome group response" to Chinese export controls on rare earths, including proposed talks with Indian officials.
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US Ready To Take 'Strong' Action On Russia Over Ukraine: Treasury Chief
The United States is willing to take firm action on Russia over Ukraine, but Europe's full cooperation is crucial, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with the EU sanctions envoy Monday.
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'More Tariffs On Russian Oil Buyers Will Bring Putin To Table': US Official
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said that the Russian economy will "collapse" if Washington and the European Union impose more secondary sanctions on countries that buy crude oil from Moscow.
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"At The End Of The Day...": US Official's Big India Remark Amid Tariff Tussle
As the tariff tension between India and the US escalated further on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence in India-US ties.
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Dollar Bills With Trump's Signature Rolls Out As US Marks 250 Years
Traditionally, US paper currency contains the signature of the treasury secretary and the US treasurer, not the president.
-
US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran Oil Sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.
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US Going To Retake Control Of Straits Of Hormuz: US Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday in an interview with Fox News that the United States is going to retake control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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'We Have Plenty Of Money To Fund Iran War': US Treasury Chief
The US military's request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war faces stiff opposition in Congress, with Democrats and even some Republicans questioning the need after large defense appropriations last year.
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US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped: Treasury Chief
Scott Bessent's comments came as oil and gas prices made a renewed surge after Iran hit the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure.
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"President Wants You": Trump Summons US Treasury Secretary Mid Live Interview
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left a live Sky News interview after being urgently summoned to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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India Gets 30-Day Waiver From US To Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran War
India's access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.
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S Jaishankar Meets Scott Bessent, Discusses Strengthening India-US Economic Ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC as part of an ongoing three-day visit to the United States.
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'Trade Above Ukraine': Team Trump Blasts Europe Over India-EU Deal
Bessent accused European countries of indirectly financing the conflict they publicly condemn. After Russia invaded Ukraine and the imposition of Western sanctions, India significantly increased its purchases of discounted Russian crude oil.
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"Path To Take Them Off": Trump Aide Hints At Removing 25% Tariffs On India
Scott Bessent said that Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have "collapsed" due to US tariffs, hinting that, while tariffs remain in place, a diplomatic "path" exists to remove them.
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Top US Official Signals Last-Minute Deal With China Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday signalled a deal with China to avoid escalating a tariff-fueled trade war, just days before a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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'China Vs World': US Seeks Group Response To Beijing's Rare Earth Move
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reiterated Washington's desire to build a "fulsome group response" to Chinese export controls on rare earths, including proposed talks with Indian officials.
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US Ready To Take 'Strong' Action On Russia Over Ukraine: Treasury Chief
The United States is willing to take firm action on Russia over Ukraine, but Europe's full cooperation is crucial, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with the EU sanctions envoy Monday.
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'More Tariffs On Russian Oil Buyers Will Bring Putin To Table': US Official
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said that the Russian economy will "collapse" if Washington and the European Union impose more secondary sanctions on countries that buy crude oil from Moscow.
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"At The End Of The Day...": US Official's Big India Remark Amid Tariff Tussle
As the tariff tension between India and the US escalated further on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence in India-US ties.
