The Latest Breaking News from the US Treasury

US Mulls Economic Lifeline For Ally Argentina

The US Treasury said Monday it stood ready to "do what is needed" to support Argentina's economy, as President Javier Milei battles to calm jittery financial markets.

International Business Times · Sep 22, 2025

Trump Punishes Brazil With Tariffs, Sanctions Over Trial Of Ally Bolsonaro

President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025

Yes, Tariffs Are Raising Prices

And if Trump moves ahead with his threatened August 1 tariff hikes, prices will climb even more.

Reason · Jul 29, 2025

Sinaloa Cartel Operatives Sanctioned In U.S. For Laundering Tens Of Millions From Fentanyl Trafficking

One of the individuals sanctioned laundered $50 million by using front companies and shell corporations to obscure the origins of the money it moved from the United States.

Latin Times · Apr 1, 2025

Alarming IRS Forecast Reveals A $500B Collapse In Revenue, Threatening US Financial Stability

Lower IRS collections this tax season due to workforce downsizing and dynamic taxpayer behaviour could increase the risks of the US Treasury being unable to repay bills on time and in full by June unless Congress hikes the debt ceiling.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

Alarming IRS Forecast Reveals a $500B Collapse in Revenue, Threatening US Financial Stability

Lower IRS collections this tax season due to workforce downsizing and dynamic taxpayer behaviour could increase the risks of the US Treasury being unable to repay bills on time and in full by June unless Congress hikes the debt ceiling.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26, 2025

Chinese Hackers Indicted In US For Treasury Breach, Other Attacks

Twelve Chinese nationals, including two public security ministry officers, have been indicted for a series of hacking attacks, including a 2024 breach of the US Treasury, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025

Elon Musk wants the U.S. Treasury to be on a blockchain. That's a terrible idea—take it from a big proponent of the technology

Even if security issues are ironed out—a big if—no one blockchain today could handle the sheer volume of Treasury payments.

Fortune · Feb 14, 2025

End of the penny?

The biggest impact would be felt by cash-paying consumers, but experts say it won’t be too dramatic

Salon · Feb 11, 2025

Trump has made the penny his currency target - but it’s the nickel he should worry about

Ending the penny could drive up nickel demand, which could in turn cost the Treasury even more to produce

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025