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Jerome Powell, Scott Bessent

Bessent says Powell doesn't need to resign but should conduct internal review

There have been no indications from Powell that he plans to step down despite a barrage of criticism from the Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal · 5h

Bessent Says Powell Should Finish Out Term if He Wants

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that embattled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should finish out his term if he wants. “If he wants to see that through, I think he should. If he wants to leave early,

The Boston Globe · 8h

Amid calls for Powell’s ouster, Bessent says Fed chief should serve out his term

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered support for Jerome Powell amid regular attacks from Trump administration officials, saying he sees no reason for the Federal Reserve chair to step down. “There’s nothing that tells me that he should step down right now,

Scott Bessent, China and Tariff

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Scott Bessent focused on ‘quality of the deal, not the timing’ on tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assured that the administration is more focused on “high-quality deals” for tariffs than reaching a deadline. President Donald Trump’s deadline for tariffs has been postponed twice.

Forbes on MSN · 14h

China Tariff Deal ‘Likely’ Will Be Extended, Bessent Says—But Others Will Still Take Effect Aug. 1

The Trump administration’s trade deal with China that sharply lowered the tariff rate on Chinese imports is expected to be extended past its Aug. 12 deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted Tuesday,

Bloomberg on MSN · 4h

Bessent Sees China Tariff Truce Extended in Sweden Next Week

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for their third round of trade talks aimed at extending a tariff truce and widening the discussions.

1don MSN

Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told ...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for thorough review of Federal Reserve: 'Why has this happened?'

Center for Renewing America CEO Eric Teetsel weighs in on the Trump administration's intensifying conflict with the Federal ...

15hon MSN

Bessent backs Fed independence on rates amid Trump criticism

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the monetary independence of the Federal Reserve after getting caught in the ...

Independent Journal Review1d

Scott Bessent Brutalizes His Biden-Era Predecessor After She Invokes China In Attempt To Get At Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in response to her criticizing the Trump ...

Trump Flips Out Over WSJ Report Detailing 1 Piece Of Advice He Got From Scott Bessent

President Donald Trump on Sunday disputed a Wall Street Journal story alleging that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged ...

1don MSN

Bessent calls for deeper US bank regulatory reforms, scrapping dual capital requirements

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday called for deeper reforms of what he called an antiquated financial ...

12hon MSN

Trump vs Jerome Powell: Scott Bessent softens tone; suggests Fed chief 'shouldn’t step down right now’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell need not resign. This statement comes ...