Bessent assails IMF and World Bank, says there’s room for deal with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, with a group of journalists after speaking at the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reflected in a mirror as he speaks, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)