Scott Bessent, Affordability Czar

Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on
The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on.
Bessent Promises ‘Affordability Czar’ to Tackle Cost of Living
Word of the decision came from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on CBS’ “Face The Nation.” “At Treasury, we are going to appoint an affordability czar. We are going to have an affordability council,” he said.
Bessent reveals creation of ‘affordability czar’ to tackle high prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday announced the creation of a new “affordability czar” and a separate “affordability council” to address high consumer prices. Speaking on CBS News’s Face the Nation,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"
Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump's tariffs are unlikely to raise inflation, in part because China will "eat any tariffs that go on." Trump's proposed tariffs are expected to take effect on Tuesday.
Trump Treasury secretary announces new role to tack affordability
The Big Money Show' discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of an 'affordability czar' and the state of the economy.
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Live: Trump threatens Gaza with destruction while team negotiates with Hamas
Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, Here are some of the latest updates on Israel's war on Gaza: Gaza officials warn that ...
US Treasury's Bessent, Israeli finance minister agree to strengthen dialogue on economies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Wednesday said they agreed to ...
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Smotrich heads to US as Trump expected to make statement on West Bank annexation
Far-right finance minister says he'll meet with US officials, including counterpart Scott Bessent, to emphasize 'clear need ...
Middle East latest: The US is holding direct talks with Hamas
An Israeli rights group says Israel demolished a record number of Palestinian homes in annexed east Jerusalem last year.
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Middle East latest: Hamas says it is ready to negotiate the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire
Hamas said Thursday it was ready to negotiate ... Washington in the coming days to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and discuss economic and political cooperation, Smotrich ...
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Treasury sec reveals Zelenskyy nixed Trump's mineral deal twice prior to Oval Office blowup
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had already twice refused to sign a minerals deal with the United States. "This has to be one of the greatest ...
Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has ‘implicit’ economic security guarantee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S.-Ukraine deal featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises” has an “implicit” economic security guarantee. “This deal is part of ...
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China's Vice-Premier He, US Treasury's Bessent spar over tariffs, 'economic imbalances'
China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday, expressing "serious concerns" regarding the recent imposition of tariffs and other restrictive ...
Far-Right Israeli Minister Visits Washington After Years of Being Shunned
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, had drawn rebukes from the Biden administration for his opposition to a cease ...