Tag: Treasury Department

U.S. to Clamp Down on Financial Firms That Help Russia Buy Military Supplies

President Biden will sign an executive order granting the Treasury Department broader powers to curb the flow of weapons components.

Wall Street’s Bond ‘Vigilantes’ Are Back

The financial world has been debating if market appetite for U.S. debt is near a limit. Not everyone agrees this is something to panic about, but the ramifications for funding government priorities are immense.

U.S. and Mexico Try to Promote Trade While Curbing Flow of Fentanyl

In her Mexico City visit, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen sought to deepen economic ties while countering drug trafficking.

U.S. Moves to Crack Down on Money Behind Fentanyl Trade

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen will travel to Mexico this week for talks on countering illicit finance and fentanyl.

U.S. to Limit China’s Ability to Benefit From Electric Vehicle Industry

The Biden administration issued new rules to prevent Chinese firms from supplying parts for electric cars set to receive billions of dollars in tax credits.