Bessent designates two firms in IRGC-backed extortion scheme forcing vessels to buy Strait of Hormuz insurance
“With its economy in freefall and inflation in the triple digits, the regime is desperate for cash. The United States will not allow Iran to hold global commerce hostage or use international shipping to finance the IRGC’s terrorism, aggression, and repression. https://t.co/J1GsCb79e6”
Bessent says record investment pouring into United States under Trump policies
“Our Founding Fathers—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton—could never have imagined the economy America has built today. It is the envy of the world. As @POTUS has said, record investment is pouring into the United States. Thanks to President Trump's https://t.co/9LbBGUhOWG”
Bessent says record investment pouring into United States under Trump policies
“Our Founding Fathers—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton—could never have imagined the economy America has built today. It is the envy of the world. As @POTUS has said, record investment is pouring into the United States. Thanks to President Trump's https://t.co/9LbBGUhOWG”
Bessent looks forward to seeing Bank of Japan Governor Ueda at G20 in Asheville in August
“I look forward to seeing my longtime friend, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, at the G20 Finance Ministers Meetings in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains city of Asheville, North Carolina, at the end of August. Japan's economy continues to perform well under Prime Minister”
Bessent says jobs report understates strength as Main Street builds and workers prosper
“With President Trump’s policies, the fundamentals for American prosperity are in place because American workers are the best in the world. Today’s jobs report understates the underlying strength of the real economy: Main Street is building, factories are producing, and workers https://t.co/ngSQ04Hd0d”
Bessent says jobs report understates strength as Main Street builds and workers prosper
“With President Trump’s policies, the fundamentals for American prosperity are in place because American workers are the best in the world. Today’s jobs report understates the underlying strength of the real economy: Main Street is building, factories are producing, and workers https://t.co/ngSQ04Hd0d”
Bessent tells Robert Reich McDonald's problem is Burger King, suggests UC Berkeley should fire him
“McDonald's problem is called Burger King, Professor. No wonder Bill Clinton fired you. UC Berkeley should too, if that’s what passes for “research.” https://t.co/2XHXR2XWCS”
Bessent thanks Bahrain finance minister for coordination on Operation Economic Outcast against Iran
“I appreciate H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s coordination on Operation Economic Outcast. Alongside @POTUS, we will continue to work closely to defend the integrity of the global financial system and cripple the threat of the Iranian regime. https://t.co/KuhXuPG0x5”
Bessent claims U.S. has guided 130 million barrels out in 14 days while Iran exported zero under blockade
“The Blockade and Operation Economic Outcast will crush the failing Iranian economy. The USA has guided 130 millions barrels out over the past 14 days. Iran: 0 https://t.co/fvSXKpXRgs”