Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis on Apr. 16 to discuss several international economic issues, including the conflict in Iran and reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.
The meeting comes at a time when cooperation between the United States and Europe is seen as crucial for addressing ongoing geopolitical challenges. The officials discussed their fiscal and monetary policy outlooks, emphasizing collaboration on critical minerals supply chains.
During their conversation, Bessent highlighted actions taken by the Treasury Department to apply maximum economic force against the Iranian regime through what he called Economic Fury. The discussion also covered ongoing efforts to support Ukraine’s reconstruction, with both parties reaffirming a commitment to work alongside Europe, the International Monetary Fund, and other stakeholders.
No additional background information or future steps were provided following this meeting.
