Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ripped the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday for focusing its resources on promoting woke causes instead of economic stability. Speaking at the Institute of ...

Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’ The Treasury secretary struck a conciliatory tone while also dishing out plenty of criticism.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but wants to see changes.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga are both good leaders but must earn the Trump administration's trust by ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent charted a series of reforms that the U.S. would seek to advance at the IMF and World Bank. | Alex Brandon/AP ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.

Scott Bessent told finance leaders that “America first does not mean America alone” in a bid to heal the worldwide rifts caused by Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. The treasury ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ripped the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday for focusing its resources on promoting woke causes instead of economic stability. Speaking at the Institute of ...

Still, Bessent's speech in Washington represented a broadside against the IMF and the World Bank, which provide loans and other financial support around the world.