Business • Apr 14, 2026 18:16 • BBC Business US Treasury secretary tells BBC 'bit of pain' worth long-term security Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Business • Mar 04, 2026 15:17 • BBC Business Higher Tariffs Likely This Week, Says US Treasury Scott Bessent from the US Treasury has indicated that an increase in global tariffs on imports is likely to occur this week. The current tariff rate stands at 10%.