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September 1, 2026
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
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September 1, 2026
At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran
The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.
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August 31, 2026
G20 Finance Officials Gather in U.S. as Iran War Grips Global Economy
The meeting is expected to focus on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.
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August 26, 2026
Bessent Faces Credibility Test in Quest to Tame Markets
The Treasury secretary is confronting the limits of his ability to reshape the economy ahead of midterm elections.
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August 25, 2026
An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain
Plus, is the BRAT diet really the best thing for stomach bugs?
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August 24, 2026
U.S. to Unveil Broader Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.
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August 20, 2026
The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.
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August 20, 2026
Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
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August 19, 2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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August 12, 2026
Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies
The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.
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August 6, 2026
Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’
Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.
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August 4, 2026
A Currency Trader at Heart, Bessent Bets on Japan’s Yen
Coordinated intervention allowed Japan to support its currency without selling off its U.S. debt holdings.
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July 29, 2026
Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.
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July 18, 2026
Russia Bill Broadens Sanctions but Could Fuel Fears Over the Dollar
The Trump administration has recently sought to scale back sanctions as adversaries develop workarounds that some believe could erode the U.S. dollar’s supremacy.
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July 15, 2026
Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coins Featuring President’s Face
Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.
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July 8, 2026
Global Economic Output Looks Slower for 2026, IMF Says
The I.M.F. projected world output would fall to 3 percent for the year, a number pushed down by high commodity prices.
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June 24, 2026
With a Proposed $250 Bill, Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its Money
Cash might be a relic, but — like royalty and emperors — President Trump still wants his face on American currency.
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June 22, 2026
U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials in Tehran said “no new commitments” had been made.
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June 11, 2026
World Bank Warns Iran War Is Slowing Global Growth
The world economy is weakening as energy prices fuel a new bout of inflation.
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