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Bessent Calls Canada a 'Little Yippy Dog' as Tariff Standoff Escalates

The televised insults heighten diplomatic tensions and could harden positions as both governments move toward matching duties.

U.S. Threatens ‘Financial Violence’ as Treasury Widens Sanctions to Strangle Iran’s Lifelines

Moody's Says Iran War Has Raised U.S. Household Fuel Bills by About $447

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell as He Presses Senate to Confirm Warsh

Coinbase CEO Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Faces Short Window to Move Bill

U.S. Treasury’s Bessent Backs Milei, Calls Argentina a Cornerstone of Latin America Strategy

U.S. Treasury Chief Boosts Alberta Secession Talk, Calling Province a 'Natural Partner'

Treasury Chief Says Trump Can Impose 500% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers Without Senate Approval

U.S. Signals Imminent Easing of Venezuela Oil Sanctions as Treasury Moves to Unlock Funds

U.S. Signals Venezuela Sanctions Easing Next Week to Move Oil Sales

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Leaves D.C. Restaurant After CODEPINK Confrontation

U.S. Treasury’s Bessent Halts Argentina Trip After Milei Skips FIFA Draw

Treasury Secretary Bessent Makes Unannounced Appearance at PubKey DC Opening

Trump to Name Fed Chair Pick by Christmas as Shortlist Narrows to Five

U.S. Targets Thanksgiving Rare-Earths Deal With China to Ease Export Curbs

U.S.–China Rare-Earths Deal Targeted for Thanksgiving, Bessent Says

Bessent Urges Markets to Finance Argentina in 2026 as Milei Confirms His Upcoming Visit and U.S. Oversight Intensifies

Bessent Defends Argentina Aid on X as 21 Senate Democrats Urge Reconsideration

Wall Street Ends Higher for the Day and Week as Tariff Rhetoric Eases

China Imposes Sweeping Rare-Earth Tech Export Licenses With Extraterritorial Reach