Bessent

Bessent

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Bessent recently made headlines after being congratulated by Turkey's Minister of Treasury and Finance, Şimşek, during a phone call that discussed enhancing economic cooperation between Turkey and the United States.

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Bessent described Zelensky in derogatory terms and recommended not allowing him into the White House.

Министр финансов США называл Зеленского «мистер Бин под крэком»
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-06-20
2.0

Bessent: Nothing 'untoward' about Trump's face on a $250 bill.

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-29
5.0

Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, commented on Takaichi's election victory.

quién es Sanae Takaichi, la primera ministra de Japón
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-02-09
7.0

Bessent also expressed congratulations.

トランプ氏が首相に祝意「今後も日本の人々支持」ベッセント氏も祝意:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-02-09
7.0
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Bessent stated that the U.S. has always maintained a strong dollar policy.

El precio del oro roza los 5,600 dólares ante las amenazas de Trump contra Irán
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-29
5.0

Bessent denied intervention in the foreign exchange market.

ベッセント長官、為替市場介入を否定 円安ドル高進み一時154円台:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-01-29
5.0

Bessent has said the administration can replicate them.

Deception exposed as US giants Costco and others sue US administration
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-08
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Bessent is described as a successful foreigner who made a risky financial bet and won.

ganadores y perdedores de una jornada histórica
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-10-27
8.0

Bessent specified that a definitive agreement on TikTok was reached during successful trade talks.

qué acordaron Trump y Xi para que la app funcione legalmente en EE.UU.
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-27
6.0

Bessent expressed that the framework is constructive and has far-reaching implications.

中美談大豆港口費 奠初步共識待批 特朗普:料周四晤習達「全面協議」 - 20251027 - 中國 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-10-27
7.0

Bessent sharply criticized Li Chenggang for his behavior during trade negotiations, labeling him as a 'wolf warrior diplomat'.

商務部李成鋼摘「兼職」 惹習特會猜測 對美貿談遭轟「戰狼」 分析料正常安排 - 20251021 - 中國 - 每日明報
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-10-20
2.0

Bessent is mentioned in the context of considering the peso's value and potential economic program changes.

las proyecciones para los últimos 3 meses del año anticipan una aceleración con foco en el dólar
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-10-16
5.0

Bessent is the director of the film 'Rescatando al soldado Milei' and commented on Argentina's economic situation.

Dios aprieta pero no ahorca y las anteojeras del kirchnerismo
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-10-12
5.0

Bessent announced a fundamental change in U.S. currency policy regarding Argentina.

por cuarta vez desde 1971, Estados Unidos compró moneda extranjera y fue el peso argentino
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-10-10
6.0

Bessent indicated that the international community is united behind Argentina and its prudent fiscal strategy.

EE.UU. anuncia financiamiento de USD 20.000 millones para Argentina - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-10-10
8.0

Bessent wrote that Argentina is a systemically important US ally in Latin America.

US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina as Milei seeks loan after run on the peso
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
7.0

Bessent told reporters in Madrid following two days of negotiations with the Chinese delegation.

US, China reach 'framework' deal to keep TikTok operating; Trump-Xi to finalize
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-15
5.0

Bessent stated in an interview that the US is ready to increase pressure on Russia.

В США заявили, что могут обрушить экономику России. Но нужна помощь Европы
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-09-07
7.0

Bessent criticized Putin's actions following a historical meeting in Anchorage.

США в ближайшие дни рассмотрят все возможные способы давления на Россию
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-09-01
2.0

Haddad mentioned that the dialogue with Bessent was initiated after the tariff announcement.

Haddad diz que reunião com secretário do Tesouro de Trump para discutir tarifaço foi cancelada
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-08-12
5.0

US Treasury Secretary Bessent was reportedly behind the agreement.

So reagieren Bundesrat und Wirtschaft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-01
5.0
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Bessent stated that the Fed must evaluate its non-monetary functions comprehensively.

El Gobierno de Trump pide una revisión profunda de la Reserva Federal - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-07-22
5.0

Bessent should know better than to claim victory at this point in the rollout of Trump’s tariffs.

Donald Trump’s trade wars are starting to hurt the American people
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-16
4.0

Bessent is involved in discussions with the Prime Minister regarding an event related to the World Expo.

首相、ベッセント米財務長官と18日会談で調整 万博イベントで来日 [トランプ関税]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-07-15
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Bessent, the Secretary of the Treasury, is visiting Japan for the expo.

ベッセント財務長官、万博訪問で来日へ G20会議は欠席、米報道 [トランプ再来]:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2025-07-09
7.0

Bessent expects several important announcements in the coming days regarding trade agreements.

Etats-Unis : Entrée en vigueur le 1er août des nouveaux tarifs douaniers
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-07-07
6.0
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Bessent explained that the government is close to several trade agreements.

EE. UU. aplicará el 1 de agosto aranceles "muy elevados" a países con los que no haya acuerdo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-07
5.0
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Bessent explained that Trump will send letters to some of our trading partners indicating that tariffs will revert if no progress is made.

Secretario del Tesoro de EE.UU. dice que sin pactos los aranceles se reactivarán en agosto - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-07-06
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The governor of the Bank of England recently told the BBC that the levels of US debt and the status of the dollar is very much on Secretary Bessent's mind.

US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
5.0

Bessent, the Secretary of Commerce, mentioned that major trade agreements could be finalized by Labor Day.

Canada introduce una tassa sul digitale. Trump: «Stop alle trattative, dazi subito»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-06-27
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