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tariff, Bessent and April rates

Treasury secretary says countries without trade deals will see tariffs 'boomerang' to April rates by Aug. 1

Steep tariff rates are set to go back into effect after a 90-day pause on the April 2 rates that rocked the stock market.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 41m

Bessent says tariffs will 'boomerang back' to April levels if no deal, kick in August 1

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that if U.S. trading partners do not make progress on trade negotiations, tariffs will go back to April levels, effective August 1.

Stocktwits on MSN · 6d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Warns Countries Of Steep ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs If They Miss July 9 Deadline

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries that if they don’t propose or enter into a trade deal with the United States by July 9, they could be subject to the steep “Liberation Day” tariffs announced by President Donald Trump in April.

Bessent, trade deals

The News International · 16h

US on verge of sealing several trade deals, says Bessent

The United States is on the verge of finalising several critical trade deals, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicting a flurry of major announcements in the coming days. The push

The New York Times · 15h

Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline

But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1.

Inc.com · 18h

U.S. Close to Several Trade Deals, Bessent Says

The United States is close to clinching several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs kick in, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Musk says he is forming new political party

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knocks Elon Musk's new political party

"I believe that the boards of directors at his various companies wanted him to come back and run those companies, which he is better at than anyone," Bessent said of Musk's depart

Washington Examiner on MSN · 10h

Bessent says DOGE, not Musk, was popular in taunt of ex-Trump adviser’s new ‘America Party’

Look, the principles of DOGE were very popular. I think if you looked at the polling, Elon was not,” the treasury secretary said.

HuffPost on MSN · 9h

Trump's Treasury Secretary Disses Elon Musk After He Announces Rival Political Party

President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary just told Elon Musk to stay out of politics. Cabinet member Scott Bessent took a shot at the Tesla CEO and former White House advisor after he revealed he was forming his own political party over the weekend.

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India-US trade deal soon? US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hints at several ‘big announcements’ in coming days

United States' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday, 6 July 2025, predicted ‘big announcements’ in the coming days as ...

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Bessent: In General The U.S. Is A Very Large, Closed Service Economy With Few Imports, We Have All The Leverage In Trade Talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on trade talks with the E.U. and Japan during an interview on "FOX News Sunday." ...

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US to send tariff letters to 100 small economies, Bessent says

The United States will be sending letters to about 100 small economies as the deadline looms for a 90-day pause on the ...

Stocktwits on MSN11d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Extends Debt-Limit Decision Deadline, Urges Congressional Action Ahead Of August Recess

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has informed lawmakers that the debt issuance suspension period has been extended to July 24 ...

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asks Congress to strip ‘revenge tax’ from Big Beautiful Bill

The provision would grant Trump the authority to tax foreign holdings of US investments as a way to retaliate against ...

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Scott Bessent says Fed could cut rates by September or 'sooner'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday night that he thinks the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates by September ...

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