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US Won’t Hesitate on Russia and Iran Sanctions, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. Will aggressively use sanctions against Iran and Russia, aiming to cripple Iran's regime and force Russia to negotiate in Ukraine's ongoing conflict.
Bessent emphasized the intent to shut down Iran's oil sector and financial access, declaring, 'Making Iran broke again will mark the beginning of our updated sanctions policy.'
He noted that the Biden administration's previous sanctions were too weak, suggesting the U.S. Will impose tougher sanctions if necessary for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Bessent warned that trading partners retaliating with tariffs would face higher duties, criticizing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his actions.

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El Pais

The Mafia Rules of the New International Order

When Volodimir Zelenski received Scott Bessent on February 12 he did not realize that Trump’s Treasury Secretary, the first member of the new administration to travel to Kiev, was carrying a “offer he could not refuse.” Hasty Bessent arrived with a contract under his arm for the exploitation of Ukraine’s rare lands and the joyful attempt to take him to Washington on the same day. Zelenski rejected him outraged, within a few days he wanted to neg…

4 days ago·Spain

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Reuters

US Treasury's Bessent defends Trump tariff upheaval, vows 'maximum sanctions'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday strongly defended the Trump administration's campaign to tear up global trade norms with tariffs and vowed to roll back regulations on American banks and crush Iran's economy with sanctions.

5 days ago·United Kingdom

Bessent Signals Trump To Crush Iran, Russia With Energy Sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Thursday that President Donald Trump will use sanctions to cripple Iran’s Islamic regime and to bring Russia to the negotiating table to end its illegal war of aggression in Ukraine. Bessent, who made the remarks while speaking to the Economic Club of New York, said that Trump was deploying ...

5 days ago·Nashville, United States

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New York Post

Treasury’s Scott Bessent says ‘access to cheap goods’ is not the ‘American dream’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent staunchly defended President Trump’s tariffs on Thursday despite criticism, arguing that trade policy should focus less on getting the lowest possible prices and more on putting America first.

6 days ago·New York, United States

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The Kyiv Independent

US ready to go 'all in' on sanctions against Russia, treasury secretary says

"This administration has kept the enhanced sanctions in place and will not hesitate to go 'all in' should it provide leverage in peace negotiations," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on March 6.

6 days ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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