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October 14, 2026 This year’s Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank provide an important opportunity to engage on current global economic challenges as well as our work with partners and the intern…
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Secretary Bessent discussed the United States’ expectations for Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s reforms. The Secretary and For…
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber. The Secretary urged the Lebanese government to take proactive steps to disrupt Iranian…
… for delivery. Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee, thank you for convening today’s hearing. I look forward to discussing the international financial system as we strengthen American leadership withi…
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - On Sunday, August 30, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on the margins of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville, Nort…
…delivery. Good afternoon. Today, at President Trump’s direction, the United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast – an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers. In the Second Worl…
August 10, 2026 As prepared for delivery. Secretary Hegseth and Senator Darline Graham. Colonel Shirley. Governor McMaster and the great men and women of our military. It is an honor to join you all in my home state as we pay trib…
…or delivery. Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us today. The spy novelist John le Carré famously wrote that a desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world. So, I try to get out from behind mine as often as I can…
…ed for delivery Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us here in the historic Cash Room. And thank you for your ongoing commitment to the work of this Commission as we meet to discuss digital financial literacy following the histo…
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Pakistan's Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb. Secretary Bessent welcomed the progress Pakistan has made in restoring macroeconomic …
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi. Secretary Bessent congratulated Prime Minister Al-Zaidi on his recent designation as Prime Minister of the Republic of Ir…
June 23, 2026 As prepared for delivery. Thank you for the invitation to be here on this wonderful occasion. As a long-time member of the Economic Club of New York, I know that it occupies a place of great significance in our natio…
June 12, 2026 Thank you for joining us. Today, I want to address the critical role that America's community banks play in protecting our financial system. Across the country, community bankers serve as the first line of defense in…
June 4, 2026 Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Neal, and members of the Committee, thank you for convening today’s hearing. I’m grateful for this opportunity to discuss President Trump’s 2027 Budget, which builds on this Administrati…
WASHINGTON – Last Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič. The Secretary and Commissioner discussed the new U.S.-EU Action Plan for Critical Min…
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari of Qatar. Secretary Bessent and Minister Al Kuwari discussed Iran’s attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC…
WASHINGTON—Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke virtually with Republic of Korea Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Lee Hyoung-il. Secretary Bessent congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Lee on…
September 30, 2026 WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 10 targets involved in a Tren de Aragua (TdA) fraud scheme that has become a key source of revenue for t…
…2026 New Online Portal Provides Streamlined Options for Millions of Borrowers to Address Defaulted Loans and Return to Repayment WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED)…
July 16, 2026 As prepared for delivery. Good morning. Thank you, Secretary Rubio, for convening this ministerial and for the invitation to be here. We are here together because the resurgence of political terrorism, transnational …