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In a previous post, I wrote about the 10 nations with which the United States had the largest deficits – this was prior to his use of “Dirty 15” – but did not focus on the specific export ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out what he called the "Dirty 15" — the 15% of countries that trade heavily with the U.S. and have high tariffs. The forthcoming import duties will ...
In recent weeks, officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have highlighted how about 15% of nations—a so-called “dirty 15”—run persistent trade surpluses with the U.S.
Even so, speculation has emerged about a list of countries, known as the "Dirty 15," that might face new duties. The term "Dirty 15" stems from an interview Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...
As the world economy braces for Donald Trump’s unveiling of a swathe of tariffs, some country leaders will be fearing the worst after Washington singled out a “dirty 15” list of nations.
The Trump administration is focusing on applying tariffs to about 15% of nations with persistent trade imbalances with the U.S.—a so-called “dirty 15,” as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent singled out what he called the “Dirty 15” countries that will face the steepest tariffs in an interview last month on Fox Business. However, he did not name ...
You can get in touch with John by emailing [email protected] The Trump administration is expected to impose tariffs on a group of countries known as the "dirty 15" on April 2. President Donald ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hints at targeting a subset of nations he referred to as the "Dirty 15." NEC Director Kevin Hassett similarly cited 10 to 15 countries that are responsible for ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a Fox Business interview on March 18, singled out what he called the "Dirty 15." He was referring to the 15% of nations that account for the bulk of U.S ...