December 4, 02:10 PM • 28533 viewsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Senate is ready to pass a sanctions bill that provides for secondary duties of up to 100% for countries buying Russian oil. He also urged European allies to follow the US example and impose secondary sanctions against Russia.
President Zelenskyy reshuffled the government, proposing Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister and Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Defense. This occurred simultaneously with Trump's announcement of a new arms sales program to Ukraine.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the United States is close to concluding several trade agreements. President Trump will send letters to 100 countries regarding tariff increases from August 1.
US President Donald Trump will personally decide on extending the term of customs negotiations with trade partners after July 9. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Trump will determine whether partners are negotiating in good faith.
Senator Ron Wyden demands clear commitments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding adherence to sanctions against Russia. This includes clarification of comments about Russia's possible return to SWIFT and details of cooperation with Ukraine.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has extended extraordinary measures to avoid exceeding the statutory debt limit. The Treasury will no longer be able to meet all of its obligations without congressional action to raise or suspend the debt limit by mid-to-late summer.
The White House announced that the United States and China have reached an agreement on rare earth elements, which must be approved by Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. At the same time, the American president is reviewing certain details of the agreement, his spokeswoman said.
The US and China are planning talks in London on June 9 regarding the export of rare earth minerals. Trump said China would resume supplying minerals and magnets to the US.
According to a Trump advisor, Elon Musk and the US Treasury Secretary fought over a candidate for the position of Commissioner of the Tax Service. After a verbal altercation, Musk punched Bessent and received a blow in return.
Donald Trump announced that American representatives will meet with a Chinese delegation on June 9 in London to discuss the trade agreement. He expressed hope that the negotiations will be successful.
US President Donald Trump announced a telephone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where they discussed a trade agreement. The parties also plan to meet working groups for further negotiations.
The first meeting of the fund is scheduled for July, where the initial capital and investment strategy will be discussed. Ukraine signed an agreement on the establishment of the fund with the United States on April 31.
The escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine and a new threat from Trump to double tariffs on steel and aluminum have forced investors to seek refuge in gold. Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3311.33 per ounce.
Elon Musk is officially stepping down as an advisor to Trump, having achieved less success than planned. During his tenure, he managed to make statements regarding Ukraine and provoke a number of conflicts.
Polish customs seized 5 tons of tires for Boeing aircraft that were to transit to Russia bypassing EU sanctions. The sender was a company from Spain.
The US, along with Europe, will strengthen sanctions against Russia if Putin does not conduct peace talks with Ukraine. According to US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Washington's previous sanctions against the Russian Federation have proven ineffective.
The US and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other's goods. This is done to ease trade tensions and allow time for dispute resolution.
Easing trade tensions between the US and China and a potential slowdown in US inflation could push Bitcoin to new highs, exceeding $109,350.
US President Donald Trump was optimistic about the first day of negotiations with China in Switzerland, announcing a "complete reset" of trade relations. He expects China to open up to American business.
The Trump administration is considering tariff cuts of up to 60% in negotiations with China in Geneva. This is intended to reduce tensions and ease economic difficulties for both sides.
Donald Trump announced expectations for trade negotiations between the US and China, predicting a reduction in tariffs on Beijing. The negotiations will take place in Switzerland with the participation of high-ranking officials from both countries.
During a hearing in Congress, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that he considers Vladimir Putin a war criminal. He also noted the need for negotiations with both sides.
The spot price of gold fell by 1. 3% amid signs of trade negotiations between the US and China. Investors await the decision of the US Federal Reserve System on policy.
According to Bessent, the US plans to use the mineral agreement with Ukraine as leverage on Russia in ceasefire negotiations. The agreement will also strengthen economic cooperation between the countries.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed with the IMF increasing revenues to the 2026 budget, including increasing VAT and switching to a progressive personal income tax scale, as well as de-shadowing the economy.
The U. S. is actively reaching out to China to discuss Trump's tariffs, hinting at possible negotiations. China has tacitly formed a list of American-made goods that will be exempt from tariffs.
The US Treasury Secretary stated that the agreement with Ukraine is a signal to Russia and gives Trump a stronger position in negotiations. The agreement concerns 57 minerals, including lithium, uranium, and others.
The Trump administration has notified Congress of its intention to allow the export of defense products to Ukraine through direct commercial sales. This decision was made despite the suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that the US will be able to compensate for the $350 billion in aid to Ukraine by gaining access to its mineral resources. Control over the agreement is entrusted to the US Secretary of the Treasury.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the agreement with Kyiv on the creation of an Investment Fund for Reconstruction is a step towards ending the war. According to him, the document was adopted thanks to the leadership of Donald Trump.
