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Who Pays For Tariffs? ‘It’s a Very Complicated Question,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says.

At one point, Rep. Mark Pocan (D., Wisc.) tried unsuccessfully to get Bessent to answer the question: “Who pays tariffs?”

RealClearPolitics · 5d

Rep. Mark Pocan Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent: "Who Pays Tariffs?"

Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday during House testimony: "Who pays tariffs?" REP. MARK POCAN: My question, who pays tariffs, Mr. Secretary? Answer the questions I ask,

Chicago Tribune · 1d

US makes ‘substantial progress’ in China tariff talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

U.S. negotiators said Sunday that “substantial progress” was made and “perhaps the differences weren’t so large” after two days of negotiations with a high-ranking Chinese delegation on ways to

US, China agree to slash tariffs

NBC New York · 14h

Bessent sees tariff agreement as progress in ‘strategic' decoupling with China

The trade pact reached over the weekend represents another stage in the U.S. shaking its reliance on Chinese products, the Treasury chief said.

NBC News on MSN · 7h

U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days as trade talks continue

The world’s two biggest economies agreed to a temporary rollback of most of their recent levies after negotiating in Switzerland over the weekend.

Associated Press News · 11h

US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause

U.S. and Chinese officials said they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.

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Democrat presses Bessent: Who pays tariffs?

During an oversight hearing, Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over who pays the tariffs ...

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Scott Bessent Hails China Progress on Fentanyl

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed the progress made with China on tackling fentanyl at trade talks in Switzerland, saying Beijing is "now serious" about the issue.

Bessent to Rep. Velazquez: Telling You Details In Public Would Be "Detrimental" To Trade Negotiations

Rep. Nydia Velazquez grandstands while questioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about ongoing trade negotiations during a ...

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Bessent hopeful future US-China trade talks will lay groundwork for ‘more fulsome agreement’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about continuing trade negotiations with Chinese officials after meeting ...

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Bessent says China ‘ignored their obligations’ on trade under Biden

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Chinese Communist Party did not follow through on its previous trade deal with the United States because the Biden administration failed to enforce it.

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Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent hails 'substantial progress' as US-China talks wrap up

The US and China both pointed to progress after high-stakes trade talks over the weekend, with both sides building optimism ...

US debt on ‘unsustainable’ path, admits Scott Bessent

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has warned that America’s government debt is on an “unsustainable” path. Donald Trump’s ...

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Scott Bessent’s economic fantasy land

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is offering a fantasy that tariffs will boost jobs and deregulation and that the ...

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