Scott Bessent

United States Secretary of the Treasury

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United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–)

Born	1962-08-21 · Conway, South Carolina
Party	Republican
Offices	United States Secretary of the Treasury2025-01-28–presentPreceded by: Janet Yellen Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue2025-08-08–2026-03-06Preceded by: Billy Long Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau2025-02-03–2025-02-07Preceded by: Zixta Martinez · Succeeded by: Russell Vought
Education	Yale University (BA)

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Portrait: United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Bessent says US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China should recognize their differences over artificial intelligence while exploring cooperation to reduce its risks and competing for AI supremacy.
RReuters 2026-11-11 20:29
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds fraud task force press conference in St. Cloud
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference for a fraud task force in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
TThe White House 2026-10-30 15:03
Bessent calls for World Bank reforms, including upstream oil and gas financing
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out a lengthy set of demands for the World Bank aligned with the Trump administration’s interests. They include lifting its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, directing resources toward deep-sea critical-mineral mining and changing procurement policies.
RReuters 2026-10-15 05:05
Bessent vows to 'cut off' Iran from the world
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses economic sanctions on Iran and Russia, maritime tensions in the Gulf of Oman and Treasury policies criticized by Democratic politicians on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'
FFox News 2026-10-11 16:15
Bessent: This year is the “banquet”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses U.S. industry growth under the Trump administration, socialism and efforts to reduce nickel production costs on “The Ingraham Angle.”
FFox News 2026-10-08 06:30
U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
Scott Bessent said the U.S.-China trade truce will be extended to Jan. 10, beyond its planned November expiration. He said the extension reflects the need for Beijing to complete additional deliverables as Xi Jinping begins a state visit.
CCNBC 2026-09-23 23:59
Bessent says US and China will keep 'Busan agreement' through January
Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury secretary, said Wednesday that the United States and China had reached an accord to maintain the “Busan agreement” until January.
RReuters 2026-09-23 22:30
U.S. and China agree to extend trade truce through Jan. 10, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10. The arrangement had been scheduled to expire in November.
NNBC News 2026-09-23 22:20
Bessent WARNS: The world has NEVER seen anything like this…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses US-China relations as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, along with artificial intelligence and Iran.
FFox News 2026-09-23 22:18
Bessent Says Talks Were “Very Successful,” Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More
Bloomberg News Now rounds up today’s top stories, including Bessent’s description of talks as “very successful,” a meeting between Trump and Mamdani, and other global business news. The report is updated throughout the day.
BBloomberg News 2026-09-21 08:30

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EconomyDuppler: Bessent’s AI Outlook Is Optimistic, but Plausible

Mattie Duppler, a National Taxpayers Union senior fellow for fiscal policy and founder and president of Forward Strategies, discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s closing remarks at the G20 in Ashville. She calls his expectation of a major AI-driven productivity shift within six months “very optimistic,” while saying the rapid pace of technological change means it cannot be ruled out.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 22:50

Duppler: Bessent’s AI Outlook Is Optimistic, but Plausible

EconomyPantera’s Morehead: Bessent’s ‘Bluff’ ‘Backfired’

Dan Morehead says a bluff only works when no one at the poker table recognizes it. He argues that adding another $2 billion in bonds while being a forced seller caused Bessent’s bond plan to backfire.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 19:36

Pantera’s Morehead: Bessent’s ‘Bluff’ ‘Backfired’

EconomyBessent Takes Trump’s Economic Pitch to a Skeptical G20

Allies are questioning the US prescription for global growth as Bessent presents Trump’s economic pitch to the G20.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:30

Bessent Takes Trump’s Economic Pitch to a Skeptical G20

EconomyLIVE: Fireside interview with Scott Bessent at G20

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent takes part in a fireside interview on the sidelines of meetings bringing together finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:24

LIVE: Fireside interview with Scott Bessent at G20

EconomyBessent warns disorderly yen moves could destabilize global markets

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said disorderly moves in the yen could force investors to unwind positions, threatening global market stability and ultimately increasing borrowing costs for U.S. households and businesses.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-29 20:25

Bessent warns disorderly yen moves could destabilize global markets

EconomyBessent gets Drucked

The item invokes the warning that governments defending prices against fundamentals always lose, framing it as a criticism of Bessent.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 09:17

Bessent gets Drucked

EconomyBessent Warns of Economic Asphyxiation | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Aug. 24, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a plan to isolate Iran from the global economy and threatened countries that maintain ties with Tehran. Bloomberg experts assessed his remarks, including a plan for bond buybacks next month.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 22:46

Bessent Warns of Economic Asphyxiation | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, Aug. 24, 2026

WorldBessent: Trump urges foreign leaders to cut ties with Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is calling world leaders and asking them to halt all contacts with Iran. Bessent declined to identify the recipients, saying follow-up calls and visits from the State Department and Treasury would explain Washington’s expectations and deadlines, with consequences coming quickly if they fail to respond.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:52

Bessent: Trump urges foreign leaders to cut ties with Iran

WorldBessent warns countries to halt business with Iran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded authority to impose secondary sanctions on entities and countries worldwide that maintain business ties with Iran, as Washington sharply intensifies economic pressure on Tehran.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:48

Bessent warns countries to halt business with Iran

EconomyBessent Warns Iran Trade Partners to Cut Ties or Face Sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns countries doing business with Iran that they could face economic punishment, saying the clock has started ticking.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:37

Bessent Warns Iran Trade Partners to Cut Ties or Face Sanctions