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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EconomyBessent threatens to cut noncompliant countries off from dollar access

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries that do not comply with new US sanctions on Iran will effectively lose access to the dollar system. He did not say when the sectoral sanctions will take effect, but warned that secondary sanctions could be imposed quickly while Washington is prepared to wait for now.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 18:30

Bessent threatens to cut noncompliant countries off from dollar access

PoliticsLive: Bessent Press Conference on Iran

Scott Bessent is holding a live press conference focused on Iran.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 17:09

Live: Bessent Press Conference on Iran

EconomyLIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent speaks about further sanctions against Iran

At a briefing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is presenting additional penalties for Iran and linking them to the economic-pressure campaign he and President Donald Trump call an “economic D-Day.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 17:02

LIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent speaks about further sanctions against Iran

WorldUS-Canada Tensions, Bessent’s Bond Troubles and Iceland Vote

Bloomberg This Weekend examines rising US-Canada tensions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s turbulent week in the bond market, Iceland’s vote and the stark choices facing Ukraine. The program features discussions with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural figures.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 14:39

US-Canada Tensions, Bessent’s Bond Troubles and Iceland Vote

OtherUS-Canada Tariffs, Bessent’s Bond Plan and China’s AI Push | Bloomberg This Weekend: Aug. 22, 2026

Bloomberg This Weekend features conversations across news, politics, lifestyle and culture. The program highlights Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s role in a turbulent week for bonds, the rapidly narrowing US lead in artificial intelligence, and other discussions, including an interview with Hamid Karzai.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 14:36

US-Canada Tariffs, Bessent’s Bond Plan and China’s AI Push | Bloomberg This Weekend: Aug. 22, 2026

EconomyMorning Bid: So much for the Bessent bid

Wayne Cole looks ahead to the day in European and global markets.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 05:40

Morning Bid: So much for the Bessent bid

EconomyMorning Bid: How long can this Bessent put last?

A look ahead to European and global markets considers how long the current Bessent-driven market support can continue.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 04:40

Morning Bid: How long can this Bessent put last?

SocietyWould-be Scott Bessent assassin names Luigi Mangione as inspiration

Ryan Michael English received a 73-month sentence after trying to assassinate U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and identified Luigi Mangione as an inspiration.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:30

Would-be Scott Bessent assassin names Luigi Mangione as inspiration

PoliticsDETAILS: Suspect accused of trying to assassinate Bessent faces sentencing

Fox News’s Lucas Tomlinson covers the sentence facing an individual accused of trying to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 16:43

DETAILS: Suspect accused of trying to assassinate Bessent faces sentencing

WorldBessent: US-Iran deal could be reached as early as August 4-5

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says an agreement between the United States and Iran could be concluded as early as August 4-5. He says the arrangement would guarantee freedom of navigation through the waterway. The statement presents the prospective deal as addressing passage through the waterway and the two countries’ negotiations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 12:39

Bessent: US-Iran deal could be reached as early as August 4-5