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Business & Economy · Middle EastBessent: Iran's final oil shipments to China due in two weeks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran's remaining oil shipments to China, estimated at 15 million barrels, are expected to be delivered within two weeks. This forecast, part of Operation Economic Outcast, aims to choke off Iran's oil revenue.
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Politics · United StatesTrump confirms Scott Bessent will not be AI Czar
President Trump has confirmed that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be appointed as the AI Czar. Trump stated Bessent does not want the position and is performing effectively in his current role at the Treasury Department.
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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury Secretary Bessent calls China talks 'successful'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng as 'successful'. The talks covered artificial intelligence and trade, with the US proposing an AI dialogue and notification mechanism. The U.S.-China Board of Trade was also operationalized.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Treasury yields hit 2007 highs, Bessent cites global issues
US 10-year Treasury yields reached levels not seen since 2007. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributed this rise to global issues during a congressional hearing. Protesters disrupted the hearing, calling for an end to sanctions on Iran.
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Politics · United StatesUS Mint releases 9/11 anniversary half-dollar coin
The US Mint is releasing a new half-dollar coin to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The coin, named the Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar, features the phrase 'NEVER FORGET' and will be available for pre-order through September 25.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastScott Bessent: Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Strait of Hormuz will become worthless to the oil industry within two years. He believes new oil pipelines will bypass the waterway, reducing reliance on it.
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US Plans New Sanctions on Bank to Target Iran Transactions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Trump administration intends to sanction another bank this week to curb Iran transactions. He announced a campaign to push countries with ties to Iran to sever financial links or face US retaliation.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Dip Ahead of New US Sanctions on Iran
Oil prices declined as investors anticipated the announcement of new US sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal the measures, which Iran has dismissed. Asian stock markets remained flat.
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Business & Economy · United StatesVance says Bessent has plan to shrink US national debt
Vice President JD Vance announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a "very discreet plan" to reduce the U.S. national debt, which recently surpassed $40 trillion. Vance stated the plan aims to make the economy grow faster than the debt.
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