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Bessent clashes with CNBC over global oil supply amid Iran conflict
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back on a CNBC reporter’s characterization of…
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Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the administration has no plans to intervene in financial markets and may not…
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U.S. allows Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent
The United States has allowed Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told…
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Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China…
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U.S. Navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz when possible, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US Navy would begin escorting ships in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as…
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US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says
LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy, possibly in conjunction with an international coalition, will escort ships through the…
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Oil surge eases after Bessent pledges support for oil trade during Iran war
Oil prices fell on Wednesday for the first time since the United States launched its war against Iran after Treasury…
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Bessent says 15% this week, IEEPA levels later
President Donald Trump’s recently announced 15% global tariffs will be implemented this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. Bessent…
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. will make ‘series of announcements’ to support oil trade in the Gulf
U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent speaks at the Trump Accounts Launch Summit on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC,…
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Senate should proceed with Warsh hearings for Fed chair despite Powell probe: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that the Senate should take action to advance Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee…
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