Bessent Says China Blocked G20 Communique, Details Iran Economic Plan

Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports - AP News

Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports  AP News

Bessent Says China Stopped Unanimous G20 Communique

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China prevented the Group of 20 from issuing a joint communique after a gathering of finance and central bank chiefs this week due to a dispute over its giant trade surplus. Bloomberg's Jill Disis has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says US Has Support for Economic War Against Iran

The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.

By Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley

Bessent says U.S. plan to ‘asphyxiate’ Iran’s economy has allies’ support

On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting of finance ministers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed allies to support the United States’ efforts to constrain Iran’s economy.

By Riley Beggin

US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China

US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.

'US, China have more in common': Treasury chief claims Trump admin held 'private' talks with Beijing on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China also agrees that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

"Escalation Trap": Robert Pape Blasts Bessent's "Economic D-Day" Targeting Iran

"Escalation Trap": Robert Pape Blasts Bessent's "Economic D-Day" Targeting Iran University of Chicago professor Robert Pape tore into Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's so-called "Economic D-Day" campaign against Iran, branding it a dangerous "escalation trap" that history shows will not force Tehran to fold, and may instead drag the United States deeper into war. Appearing recently on the "Breaking Points" podcast, Pape, a longtime scholar of air power, blockades and sanctions,...

By Tyler Durden