Janet Yellen

Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say

The Biden administration this week sent several signals of a toughening U.S. economic strategy against China. On Wednesday, President Joe…

U.S. ready to sanction Chinese banks if they aid Russia’s war machine, Yellen says

The United States is prepared to sanction Chinese banks and companies, as well as Beijing’s leadership, if they assist Russia’s…

Yellen says she won’t rule out possible tariffs on China’s green exports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said she would not rule out any measures, including potential tariffs, on China’s…

Yellen says U.S. plans to ‘underscore’ need for China to shift policy

BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing’s need…

Biden and Xi Jinping hold phone call ahead of Yellen’s trip to China

President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone for nearly two hours Tuesday, a call the…

Yellen warns China’s surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned that China is treating the global economy as a dumping ground for its…

Treasury chief Yellen defends Biden budget against Republican senators’ fears of tax increases

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s 2025 fiscal budget proposal as Republican senators said they…

Treasury chief Yellen defends Biden budget against Republican senators’ fears of tax increases

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday defended President Joe Biden’s 2025 fiscal budget proposal as Republican senators said they…

Yellen touts electric vehicle ‘boom’ as automakers tone down hype

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday lauded President Joe Biden’s investment in electric vehicles for accelerating the sector, even as…

Treasury proposes rule to extend anti-money laundering regs to investment advisers

The Treasury Department’s corruption watchdog on Tuesday issued new proposed regulations that would extend major pieces of the anti-money laundering…