The Latest Breaking News from the Treasury Department

In Mexico, Yellen announces economics sanctions as the US aims to crack down on fentanyl trafficking

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced economic sanctions against 15 people and two companies that the United States says are linked to a Mexican drug cartel

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Yellen To Visit Mexico For Talks On Supply Chains, Combating Fentanyl Trafficking

The trip comes amid the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of a "counter-fentanyl strike force," as "combatting the flow of deadly fentanyl into communities across the United States is a top priority for President Biden as well as the Treasury Department."

Latin Times · Dec 5, 2023

Treasury creates new strike force as US and China pursue crackdown on illicit fentanyl trafficking

The Treasury Department is announcing a new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Senators ask Treasury for additional climate finance regulation

The Treasury Department released guidelines on Sept. 19 aiming to promote net-zero finance. The next day, six left-leaning senators, including Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen encouraging her to enact additional financial regulations related to climate and carbon emissions. 

Ballotpedia · Oct 6, 2023

Is It Unamicable to Reject the Argument of a Friendly Amicus Brief?

The Solicitor General rejects an academic argument offered in defense of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Reason · Oct 4, 2023

Green jobs, clean energy projects are big wins for Biden

While no Republicans in Congress voted for the $350 billion clean energy package, jobs are being spread across red and blue states via the Inflation Reduction Act.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023

Biden signs order barring US investment in Chinese chips, quantum computing and AI sectors

Mr Biden is acting to restrict the Chinese military from reaping benefits of US tech investment

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Senators look to undo jurisdictional snag on Taiwan tax bill - Roll Call

Lawmakers want to strengthen the economic partnership with Taiwan and bolster the U.S. microchip industry.

Roll Call · Jul 26, 2023

Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bank

Lawmakers intent on reducing China’s influence on the U.S. economy are seeking to push the Treasury Department to reduce the scale of Beijing’s influence at the Inter-American Development Bank, which supports economic and social development in Latin America and Caribbean

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Preserving heritage

The heart of a community encapsulates its cherished history and aspirations. And in the dynamic community of Samchuk Market in Suphan Buri, that beating heart is surely Baan Khun Jamnong Jeenarak.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023