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Japan's tariff envoy to visit US around May 30 to meet Bessent, sources say
Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa intends to visit the United States again on May 30 for a fourth round of trade ...
Bessent warns some steep ‘liberation day’ tariffs may return, dismisses Moody’s downgrade
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Sunday that some of America’s trading partners could soon face a sharp hike in ...
U.S.’s Bessent, Canada’s Champagne to Meet on G7 Sidelines With Tariff Talk Likely
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne are scheduled to hold a ...
Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs' after speaking with retailer's CEO
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who said the company with absorb ...
Bessent weighs in on tariff price hikes at Walmart
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the ...
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Trump treasury secretary says Walmart will absorb some tariff costs – but shoppers may still pay more
WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said retail giant Walmart "will be absorbing" the impact of President Donald Trump's signature tariffs, but some costs "may get passed on to consumers ...
Tariff Talk Likely When U.S.’s Bessent and Canada’s Champagne Meet on G7 Sidelines
Tariffs are an expected topic of discussion at a meeting of the top U.S. and Canadian finance advisers late Wednesday at the ...
Tariffs live updates: Bessent says tariffs may return to 'reciprocal' levels if deals aren't made
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sunday that tariff rates will go back to "reciprocal" levels if countries do not ...