Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire’s negatively framed questions on Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s stance against

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Morning Joe to defend President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, insisting “who pays the tariffs is a choice” and claiming inflation will remain “very benign.” Bessent says manufacturers and retailers are absorbing costs—and that Trump “won’t fire” Fed Chair Powell,

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with MSNBC spoke about how the ongoing trade negotiations with China were going well and the two countries will now look to tackle broader economic issues.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet next week with Chinese trade negotiators in Stockholm for discussions on avoiding steep tariffs.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the latest Fed drama, pointing to the "fear-mongering" around tariffs and the potential for higher inflation.

President Donald Trump has announced a trade framework with Japan, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation.

President Donald Trump criticized a Wall Street Journal article that reported his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, had advised against firing Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chairman.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, June 27, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via - PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives for a signing ceremony for the Genius Act in the East Room of the White House July 18,