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Washington DC [US], March 7 (ANI): Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia. [1]

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Supreme Court has only restricted the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs on other countries. [2]

Washington, DC [US], January 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe's decision to conclude a major trade agreement with India, arguing that the move showed the continent had placed commercial priorities above its stated conce... [3]

Washington, DC [US], January 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe's handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, accusing European nations of weakening their own strategic position by continuing trade practices that indirectly ... (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

WASHINGTON/BEIJING -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out a top Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang as "very disrespectful" on Wednesday, amid a clash over restrictions on rare-earth imports. [5]

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Japan on Friday, but does not plan to discuss tariffs, even as Japanese negotiators seek to break the impasse with Washington. [6]

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing recently passed funding legislation to reopen the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House on Novemb... [7]

WASHINGTON -- As U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent heads into tariff negotiations with Japan, the talks will be a test of his expansive vision for a new international economic order. [8]

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[1] MM aninews.in · 2026-03-07 · 100% match

'Permitted India to accept Russian oil to ease temporary gap of oil around world': US Treasury Sec Scott Bessent

Washington DC [US], March 7 (ANI): Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.

[2] MM aninews.in · 2026-02-21 · 100% match

"Trump administration will invoke alternative legal authorities to replace IEEPA tariffs": US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Supreme Court has only restricted the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs on other countries.

[3] MM aninews.in · 2026-01-28 · 100% match

"Very disappointing": US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Europe prioritised EU-India FTA over Ukrainian people

Washington, DC [US], January 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe's decision to conclude a major trade agreement with India, arguing that the move showed the continent had placed commercial priorities above its stated conce

[4] MM aninews.in · 2026-01-29 · 100% match

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is 'funding the war against itself'

Washington, DC [US], January 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe's handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, accusing European nations of weakening their own strategic position by continuing trade practices that indirectly

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-17 · 100% match

Bessent says China trade negotiator 'very disrespectful,' 'unhinged'

WASHINGTON/BEIJING -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out a top Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang as "very disrespectful" on Wednesday, amid a clash over restrictions on rare-earth imports.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-18 · 100% match

Bessent visits Japan as clock winds down on tariff deal

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Japan on Friday, but does not plan to discuss tariffs, even as Japanese negotiators seek to break the impasse with Washington.

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-11-17 · 100% match

US hopes to finalize rare earths deal with China this month: Bessent

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing recently passed funding legislation to reopen the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House on Novemb

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-16 · 100% match

Bessent has 3 goals and sweeping vision for U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations

WASHINGTON -- As U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent heads into tariff negotiations with Japan, the talks will be a test of his expansive vision for a new international economic order.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-28 · 100% match

Japan finance chief, Bessent discuss Russia energy sanctions in 1st talks

TOKYO -- Newly installed Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent here Monday, discussing sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-24 · 100% match

Bessent: US will not pursue currency target in Japan trade talks

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has "no currency targets" in mind for negotiations with Japan over sweeping new tariffs, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, signaling discussions will focus on the countries' trade imbalance.

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