We continued the @TrumpAccounts Tour in Westlake Village, California, convening hundreds of local families, businesses, and community leaders for a conversation with @KelseyGrammer on how this Administration is shaping stronger financial futures for the next generation of America…
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In honor of National Small Business Month, @USTreasury convened a roundtable discussion with local business leaders on how @POTUS' Working Families Tax Cuts are helping businesses grow, invest, and create jobs.
From full-expensing for R&D and manufacturing equipment to No Tax o…
While America slept for decades, our vulnerabilities grew. But under President Trump’s leadership, we are alert to the risks we can no longer ignore—and attuned to the responsibilities we can no longer defer.
Under @POTUS, we have awoken to morning again in America. And as we ce…
The @USTreasury continues our Economic Fury campaign against the Iranian regime.
Their troops are not getting paid, the police are not reporting for work, and Kharg Island is shut down. The Iranian economy and currency are in free fall.
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGS…
For too long, financial markets felt out of reach for too many. We are proud to launch the @TrumpAccounts app, a historic tool that brings the President’s vision directly to the kitchen table.
This app ensures that every American family has a direct and easy way to be involved…
I was honored to meet with @realartlaffer and Lisa Nelson, CEO of @ALEC_states, for a productive discussion on pro-growth economic policy, tax reform, and how we can continue creating the conditions for American families and businesses to prosper.
At Treasury, we focus on polici…
.@TrumpAccounts are designed to strengthen financial foundations early in life.
Each eligible child will receive an initial $1,000 contribution from the U.S. Treasury to support long-term growth.
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Congratulations to Kevin Warsh on becoming the 17th Chair of the @federalreserve. I look forward to working together to strengthen the American economy and restore confidence in our financial institutions.
Today, a new chapter begins at the Federal Reserve with accountability, s…
I enjoyed meeting with His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari @MoF_Qatar in Paris. We discussed Doha’s tremendous resilience in the face of Iran’s indiscriminate attacks on its neighbors and the need for allies to continue to pressure Iran now to end its threats.
At the @G7 Finance Ministers meeting, I had constructive discussions with my counterparts on the global economy, global imbalances, cybersecurity, the terrorist threat posed by Iran, and critical minerals.
Thank you, Minister @RolandLescure, for hosting us in Paris.
Following my successful visit to Japan last week, I spoke with @Bank_of_Japan_e Governor Kazuo Ueda today on the sidelines of the @G7 about Japan’s resilient economy and market outlook.
I am confident that Governor Ueda will successfully guide Japan’s monetary policy, and I beli…
.@USTreasury is issuing a temporary 30-day general license to provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea.
This extension will provide additional flexibility, and we will work with these nations to provide spe…
In advance of @POTUS’ historic Beijing summit with President Xi, Vice Premier He Lifeng of China and I met in South Korea to discuss the economic and trade relationship between our nations.
In my meeting with President @jaemyung_lee of South Korea, I thanked him for both his hospitality and for the strong alliance between the United States and South Korea.
During our broad-ranging discussion, I noted South Korea’s strong economic performance and affirmed the United…
Today @SenateGOP, along with the Democrat who put country before political ideology, confirmed @POTUS's nominee Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the @FederalReserve. Chairman Warsh will usher in a new day at an institution that is in need of accountability, sound policy guidan…
Thanks to the powerful bond between @POTUS and Prime Minister @takaichi_sanae the relationship between the United States and Japan is stronger than ever before, and I was happy to share with the Prime Minister my belief that the fundamentals of the Japanese economy are indeed str…
In my discussions with Minister @moteging, I commended Japan on its economic resilience.
Economic security is national security, and the United States is grateful for Japan's support as a strong, stable ally. During our talks, I raised issues pertaining to critical minerals and…
During talks with Minister @ryosei_akazawa, I was glad to share that thanks to President Trump’s policy of American Energy Dominance, the United States is now exporting a record amount of energy to the world.
I highlighted the continued positive collaboration between the United…
In my meeting with Minister @satsukikatayama, I was pleased to reaffirm the strong economic partnership between the United States and Japan. The level of communication and coordination between our teams in addressing undesirable, excess volatility in currency markets continues to…
In advance of @POTUS' historic summit with President Xi in Beijing, I will depart on Monday for a quick series of meetings in both Japan and South Korea.
On Tuesday, I will meet in Tokyo with Prime Minister @takaichi_sanae, Finance Minister @satsukikatayama, and other government…
For 250 years, faith and freedom have shaped the American story.
Rededicate 250 on Sunday, May 17 will be a powerful moment of prayer, worship, and gratitude for the blessings God has placed on this nation.
RSVP for Sunday, May 17 in Washington, DC: f250.digital/pray
.@SecScottBessent: "The first thing I would advise all parents do is sign their children up for @TrumpAccounts... The best way to get financial literacy in terms of investing is going to be by doing."
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Had Spirit Airlines been allowed to merge with Jet Blue, it would have given them much more resiliency.
Thanks to @SenWarren, @PeteButtigieg, and all of their friends in the Biden Administration who backed their enthusiastic opposition to the Spirit-Jet Blue merger, dozens of r…
Iran is the head of the snake for global terrorism, and under @POTUS’ leadership, Treasury is moving aggressively, through Economic Fury, to sever the Iranian military’s financial lifelines. We will relentlessly target the regime’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds,…
Today, the Task Force to Eradicate Christian Bias published a report detailing how numerous Biden Administration prosecutions, policies, and practices demonstrated anti-Christian bias throughout the federal government.
.@USTreasury will continue to utilize its authority to end t…
This morning, I convened talks with Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss @POTUS’ upcoming travel to China.
Our meeting was both candid and comprehensive, and I stressed that China’s recent provocative extraterritorial regulations have a chilling effect on global supply chains.
I l…
It is unusual for soon-to-be-former Fed Chair Jay Powell to stay on at the @federalreserve. For someone who speaks so often of norms, his unilateral decision to stay flies in the face of tradition.
Kevin Warsh will bring about a new day at the Fed, with accountability, managemen…
As part of Financial Literacy Month, @USTreasury continues to advance financial literacy and education across America. To learn more, visit mymoney.gov.
Grateful to @AMACforAmerica for joining us here at @USTreasury for a roundtable on financial literacy.
We discussed the importance of equipping Americans across all stages of life with the tools to make informed financial decisions and protect themselves from fraud and exploitat…
Read more on @USTreasury’s initiatives throughout Financial Literacy Month: home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0429
As a part of @ABABankers' Teach Children to Save initiative, I enjoyed hosting community bankers from around the country for a discussion on financial literacy here at the @USTreasury.
During our talks, I was glad to hear about their financial education initiatives and to gather…
Community Development Financial Institutions play a critical role in expanding access to capital in underserved communities. Today, @USTreasury announced that is has initiated a review of certified CDFIs to identify potential violations of applicable law or CDFI requirements.
CD…
Last Friday, I held good talks with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security @MarosSefcovic.
During our discussions, we addressed the new U.S.-EU Action Plan for Critical Minerals, as well as progress made on the 2025 EU-U.S. Joint Statement, including significant E…