US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.
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US allies in Gulf and Asia have requested swap lines, Bessent says
Treasury secretary says ‘numerous’ countries sought support amid economic fallout from Iran war
Gulf, Asian allies have requested currency swap lines from US: Treasury Secretary Bessent
Bessent said he extended sanctions relief on Russian oil after requests from several countries.
Bessent says 'many' U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence
The White House on Tuesday said the UAE had not requested a currency swap line.
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