Scott Bessent: “Either the tariff barriers come down, the U.S. can export more. Trade is fairer. It’s always been free, but not fair.”

I emphasized that we expect Beijing to fully meet its commitments on rare earths and U.S. agricultural products.

We strongly support Japan's decisive market and monetary steps to correct the substantial undervaluation of the yen.

Those who stand with the United States will reap the rewards of our partnership. Those who tether themselves to the Iranian regime should expect to share in the isolation of a withering regime.

This administration will not tolerate blatant abuse of our financial system, nor will it permit risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens.