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US imposes sanctions on Iran, China entities over Iran's ballistic missile
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and six individuals in Iran and China for their involvement in procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Some announcements on trade deal with India soon: US Treasury Secretary
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the United States and India made "some very good progress" concerning the trade deal during Vice President JD Vance's visit to the country and some announcements could be made soon.
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India-US trade deal negotiations moving well: US Treasury Secretary
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press briefing, Scott Bessent said non-tariff barriers can be "much more insidious" than tariff barriers.
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Japan, US agree to more talks over tariffs, reach deal soon
Updated : 11 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump, who joined the negotiators in a session at the White House, described the meeting as "big progress."
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"It's about bad actors": US Treasury Secy on tariffs hike on China, says I
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The US Secretary of the Treasury highlighted the success of US President Trump's negotiating strategy, which he said has brought over 75 countries forward to engage in trade talks.
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US expresses confidence in Taiwan's security during Trump's presidency
Updated : 1 year ago IST
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent expressed confidence that China would not take any action against Taiwan during President Donald Trump's tenure, as reported by Taipei Times.
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Elon Musk serving as 'special govt employee' in Trump administration: Whit
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
That designation implies that Musk, who has been in Trump administration, is not a volunteer but also not a full-time federal employee.
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US Treasury Secretary-designate criticises China's economic practices, pro
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
During the Senate confirmation hearings, US Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent called China an "unbalanced economy," and described the nation as being in a "severe recession."
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Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent as next Treasury Department Secretary
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Trump described Bessent as "A lifelong Champion of Main Street America and American Industry", and said that Scott will work for Trump's policies to drive American competitiveness, stop "unfair trade imbalances", and help create an economy that places growth at the forefront.
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