United States Secretary of the Treasury since 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrives in China to talk trade, green technology tensions
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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: Asia: Yellen to wrap up four-day China trip. Oil heads for $100 a barrel. Chinese investment into Australia ...
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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: Americas: Good morning. US stock futures are muted after a strong close on Friday, while treasuries drop as ...
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China’s Economic Moves Threaten U.S., European Companies. Yellen Is Pushing Back.
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Scoop: Treasury wants "sharper scalpel" to dissect foreign investment into the U.S.
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Janet Yellen tackles China over flood of cheap goods: Janet Yellen has kicked off her second visit to China as US treasury secretary with a warning of the risk ...
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Quick Glance: Yellen Warns China of Overproduction Risks
- Janet Yellen has warned China during her second visit as US Treasury Secretary about the risks to jobs and businesses posed by the overproduction of certain goods.
- Yellen highlighted the consequences of the overcapacity of Chinese goods in key industries such as electric vehicles and solar panels, stating that this could impact American firms, workers, and companies globally.
- She discussed potential trade barriers that could be considered if China does not respond to warnings about overcapacity, emphasizing that China is flooding the global market with cheap, state-subsidized products.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of a level playing field for companies and workers in both countries and continued her discussions on bilateral cooperation in areas such as climate change and financial stability with Chinese counterparts.
Janet Yellen: The internet is obsessed with what she eats in China: Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July ...
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say: Trump imposed a series of tariffs on China in 2018, many of which Biden has upheld ...
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Free trade or flooding the market? US warns China against surplus exports.: China and the U.S. share a desire to stabilize relations, but a recent trip by the U ...
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Janet Yellen says she won't rule out possible tariffs on China's green exports: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that she would not rule out any ...
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EU's von der Leyen echoes Yellen's calls for tough stance on Chinese overcapacity
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged China to shift away from state-driven investment and return to market-oriented reforms amid concerns over the ... Show more
Yellen says global concerns growing over China's excess industrial capacity | Reuters
Yellen says global concerns growing over China's excess industrial capacity | Reuters
China carefully scrutinizes U.S. envoy’s ... chopstick skills?: The breathless state media coverage of Janet Yellen’s dining choices underlines how Beijing sees ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says any plan to seize or monetize frozen Russian assets should not be considered as a substitute for aid to Ukraine trib.al/g8aDRJn
Y Combinator invites alums to invest in new funds: The strategy is a somewhat bold move in the current fundraising environment.
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Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
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Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
What overcapacity? China says its industries are simply more competitiveWhat overcapacity? China says its industries are simply more competitive | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Quick Glance: Hong Kong Denies Entry to Press Freedom Advocate
- Reporters Without Borders reported that a representative of the organization was deported from Hong Kong upon arrival on Wednesday.
- Aleksandra Bielakowska, a representative of Reporters Without Borders based in Taiwan, was detained for six hours at Hong Kong International Airport and then deported without explanation.
- Bielakowska traveled to Hong Kong to meet with journalists and monitor the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment for national security offenses.
- Hong Kong has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom in recent years, ranking 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders' 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
After issuing factory capacity warning to China, Yellen faces tariff decisions: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hammered home a stern warning to China's ...
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When supply creates demand: Yellen’s errors of omission: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on April 8 warned China that rising investment in new industries will ...
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Yellen urges world leaders to 'unlock' frozen Russian Central Bank assets and send them to Ukraine
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Quick Glance: Yellen urges release of Russian Central Bank funds for Ukraine
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen supports unlocking frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Yellen emphasizes the international legality and necessity of this move to counter Russia's threat to global stability.
- Using these funds would show Russia it can't win the war and encourage peace talks with Ukraine.
- Debate over using frozen Russian assets grows amid uncertain Ukraine funding and US Congressional stalemate.
#BangkokPost : US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's nearly weeklong visit to China, now underway, will most likely focus on US concerns about Chinese subsidies to ... Show more
US, China to discuss manufacturing ‘overcapacity' issue, economic growth | Mint: US Treasury Secretary Yellen started her five-day visit to one of China's major ...
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Yellen Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Workers and Firms during China Visit
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen meets foreign business leaders in China ahead of trade talks
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President Joe Biden hasn’t renounced his predecessor’s trade war with China, but as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen begins her second visit to the country in ... Show more
Rates rethink rekindles property stress worries: Stresses in sector emerge as commercial real estate loans come due in a period of increased vacancy rates
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Has surprising US economic growth strengthened Washington’s hand in China negotiations?
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Quick Glance: China's Hard Power Preference Creates Major Challenges for Beijing
- Taiwan's election results indicate a broader trend: China's ineffective use of soft power is damaging its reputation.
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry's response was expected, and Nauru's de-recognition of Taiwan was not surprising.
- There has been a shift from a relatively optimistic view of China's peaceful rise to a more nuanced and cynical perception of Chinese objectives.
- China's increased influence and material power would have global benefits and provide a non-Western perspective and economic strength to shift the international political economy towards the Global South.
Inflation to Fall in Range of 2% by End of 2024, Treasury Secretary Yellen Says: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said it would make sense for the Federal Reserve ...
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Visit China Again in 2024: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she plans to visit China again in 2024 ...
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US, Mexico to cooperate on strengthening security screening of investments: The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said it signed an agreement with Mexico's finance ...
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Nobody Wants Your RBG Candle Anymore: Liberals aren’t buying political merchandise this season.
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