Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s Meeting with Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato of Japan
Saturday, 26 April 2025 WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent met with Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato of Japan for their first in-person bilateral meeting. During their discussions, the Secretary and Minister held productive discussions across a broad range of bilateral issues, including…
Tariff War: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed pressing concerns about supply chain shocks and progress on trade deals with key Asian allies. Amid declining Chinese cargo shipments, Bessent dismissed fears of disruptions, praising U.S. retailers’ preparation. He hinted at imminent trade...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has admitted that the ongoing tariff war with China, sparked by President Donald Trump's massive 245% tariffs, is "unsustainable."..
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to confirm direct tariff negotiations with China, suggesting that Beijing faces severe economic fallout if current trade barriers persist. Speaking to..
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has admitted that the ongoing tariff war with China, sparked by President Donald Trump's massive 245% tariffs, is "unsustainable."..