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The week Trump looked for off-ramps — and heeded warnings
He’s taking a softer tone on economic policy and looking to de-escalate his trade wars.
Treasury chief Scott Bessent says U.S. has an "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Trump 100 days: The Economy
Trump has managed to reshape the economy through executive power, largely bypassing the Republican-controlled Congress. He ...
Donald Trump should be praised for signals he might cool tariff fight, Washington Post editorial praises
The Washington Post editorial board praised President Donald Trump for his recent attempts to cool down the tariff wars.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rips IMF over woke ‘mission creep’
It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues,” Bessent said.
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...
US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, ...