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"Trump administration will invoke alternative legal authorities to replace
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
He added that the Trump administration will use "alternative legal authorities" to enforce tariffs on the countries, assuring that the tariff revenue will remain unchanged.
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Trump administration congratulates Japan PM Takaichi's on "big victory"
Updated : 1 month ago IST
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on a Fox News program that Trump has a "great relationship" with Takaichi and "when Japan is strong, the U.S. is strong in Asia."
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US envoy to India Sergio Gor lauds EAM S Jaishankar's talks with Marco Rub
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Gor said that the talks represented limitless potential.
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US Treasury Secy, EAM Jaishankar hold talks on securing supply chains, mut
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Bessent and Jaishankar also discussed economic security issues of mutual interest.
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EAM Jaishankar meets US Treasury Secy Bessent, discusses strengthening Ind
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC as part of an ongoing three-day visit to the United States, where he is participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is 'fundi
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding Russia's war by importing fuel linked to Russian oil, even as it backs Ukraine. His remarks came as India and the EU finalised a major trade deal amid rising global trade tensions.
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"Very disappointing": US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Europe prio
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe for prioritising a trade deal with India over Ukraine, accusing the EU of indirectly funding Russia's war through energy trade. He said the US has made bigger sacrifices and warned that Europe put commerce ahead of Ukrainian lives.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney pushes back on claims he softened Davos remarks af
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected claims he softened his Davos remarks after speaking with US President Donald Trump, reaffirming his stance on global trade and middle-power cooperation while addressing tariff tensions, China trade, and upcoming talks with India.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent slams EU-India trade deal, says Europe 'fund
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding the Russia-Ukraine war by buying Indian-refined fuel made from Russian oil, defended US tariffs on India, and said Indian crude purchases have dropped, suggesting a possible path to easing tariffs.
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"There is a path to take them off": US Treasury Secy Bessent hints at roll
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Bessent told Politico that Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have "collapsed" due to US tariffs, hinting that, while tariffs remain in place, a diplomatic "path" exists to remove them, provided India shifts its energy sourcing and asserted that these trade measures provide tangible
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California Governor Gavin Newsom slams Trump at Davos, US under "rule of D
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised US President Donald Trump at Davos, saying the US was under "the rule of Don" and accusing institutions of yielding to the administration. He drew applause, faced denial of entry to the USA House, and traded barbs with Treasury Secretary Scott Bess
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NATO alliance "very safe, sound" under Trump: US Treasury Secretary Bessen
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated NATO is "safe" and urged Europe to pay more for defence. He later rejected a "false choice" between Greenland and NATO, saying both matter for US security. Bessent said the US will stay in NATO as Trump pressures allies over Greenland.
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