2 days ago · FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks, at the White House, in Washington, U.S. February 3, 2025. ... noting that recent tariff threats against Colombia, Mexico and Canada ...

Mr. Bessent has been in the global investment management business for 40 years, visiting 60 countries, interacting with international leaders and central bankers. He is regarded as a currency and fixed income specialist. Mr. Bessent is a frequent contributor to economic journals and business publications.

2 days ago · Mr Bessent said Mr Trump was pursuing different strategies with different tariffs, noting that recent tariff threats against Colombia, Mexico and Canada were aimed at ensuring action by those ...

On January 28, 2025, Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.As Secretary, Mr. Bessent is responsible for the U.S. Treasury’s wide-ranging mission to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth and create job opportunities for all Americans by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity at home and abroad as well as managing the U.S ...

Jan 28, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of...

Jan 27, 2025 · The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to confirm Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, as the 79th Treasury secretary. ... a 25% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. from Colombia. Another focal ...

Jan 27, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn’t jeopardize growth.

Nov 20, 2024 · Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, who once raised money for Democrats but later became a key donor to Trump, will be nominated to serve as treasury secretary. Bessent has a long career in finance, including working at Soros Fund Management and founding his own firm.

Jan 16, 2025 · After Trump won the election in November, Bessent won an unusually public – and messy – contest to be nominated for the Treasury Secretary role. His husband and children sat behind Bessent at...

Nov 12, 2024 · Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager once involved in George Soros's investment operations, has recently emerged as a potential pick for Treasury secretary in a second Trump administration.