US targets network accused of facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China with sanctions
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday announced new sanctions on an international network of individuals and companies accused of ...
More China tariffs needed, says Trump's former trade chief, who calls the country an "existential threat"
Lighthizer, who campaigned with President Trump, serves as an unofficial adviser. He was reportedly passed over for Treasury ...
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Nominee for US treasury secretary suggests possible restart of trade talks with China
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s choice for US treasury secretary, signalled a willingness to resume trade negotiations with China and defended ...
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US targets China-linked 'cyber actor' over Treasury hack
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday (Jan 17) sanctioned a man affiliated with China's Ministry ... have targeted the Treasury Department specifically," deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo ...
Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system is raising alarms. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the ...
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US Treasury Secretary-designate criticises China's economic practices, proposes sanctions on Iran
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.' The Tribune ...
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Chinese hackers access Yellen’s computer in US Treasury breach
WASHINGTON – US ... Treasury hack “unwarranted and groundless”. China was also accused in 2023 of breaking into the e-mail accounts of key government officials, including Commerce Secretary ...
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Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Trump Policies in Testimony; Promises to Press China to Resume Ag Purchases in Phase 1 Agreement
Treasury Secretary ... with the new U.S. administration. However, tensions are expected to rise as Trump has appointed critics of China, such as Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, signaling ...
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Treasury secretary nominee Bessent favors tax cuts, China tariffs, Russia sanctions
16 (UPI) --President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent favors imposing tariffs on China, sanctions on Russia and making 2017 tax cuts permanent. Members of the U.S ...