Jan 16, 2025 · The US is poised to increase sanctions on Russian oil companies in order to force them to the negotiating table with Ukraine, Scott Bessent said, as he criticised the Biden administration for...

Jan 16, 2025 · Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he is "perplexed" that the Biden administration did not impose more...

Jan 16, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said he "100%" supports raising sanctions on Russian oil producers if the future president requests doing so.

Jan 17, 2025 · Scott Bessent, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, has pledged to place even tougher sanctions on Russia, describing it as a key leveraging tool for ending the Ukraine conflict.

Jan 16, 2025 · Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.

Jan 16, 2025 · Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports...

Jan 16, 2025 · Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, said he would support dialing up sanctions on the Russian oil industry to end the war in Ukraine.

2 days ago · Bessent spoke in favor of tightening sanctions against Russia, especially in the oil sector, and also said that the US dollar should retain its status as the world's reserve currency.Subscribe...

2 days ago · Bessent advocates tougher sanctions against Russia, especially in the oil sector, to put pressure on Moscow to reach peace agreements on Ukraine. He also supported the introduction of restrictions on the supply of goods from China.

Nov 26, 2024 · Bessent’s camp shared documents showing that his hedge fund, Key Square Management, had stellar returns during the pandemic to bolster the case that the billionaire had the skills to navigate...