Steven Mnuchin

Time to invest in Israel, says former US treasury secretary Mnuchin

Mnuchin and Friedman held multiple strategic business meetings this week with companies mainly in the country’s center.

 Former US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.
 Former US Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post annual conference at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, on October 12, 2021.

Steven Mnuchin predicts global economic boom in next 18 months

 David Friedman, Steve Mnuchin, Jared Kushner & Yossi Cohen

The diplomats behind the Abraham Accords now working as investors

David Friedman

David Friedman launches ‘Friedman Center’ to advance peace made by Abraham Accords


The power of Israel's economy - editorial

The establishment of three new investment offices in Israel illustrates the influence Israel's economy – and particularly its high-tech sector – has on the global market.

Money changer holds U.S. dollar banknotes as he counts other currency banknotes at Grand Bazaar in Tehran

Mnuchin condemns Capitol violence, looks to transition

Mnuchin spoke during a visit to Israel, where his host, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also condemned Wednesday's storming of the US Congress.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin

US, Israeli officials agree to expand bilateral economic relations

This annual economic policy dialogue between the two nations has been held since 1985.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who urged him to crank up pressure on Iran at a press conference in Jerusalem

Steve Mnuchin started a tax war between the US and OECD – opinion

If any country proceeds with a digital service tax, the US threatens “appropriate commensurate measures.”

Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin

Steve Mnuchin to lead US delegation to Poland for Auschwitz ceremonies

The events on the grounds of the former Nazi camp will be held on Jan. 27, 2020, the anniversary of the Soviet army’s liberation of the camp in 1945.

Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin

Israeli embassies on alert, air defenses adjusted in face of Iran threat

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have warned in recent days of the increased threat posed by the Iran.

Members of Iran's revolutionary guard look at a surface to surface missile which is launched during a war game near the city of Qom, about 120 km (75 miles) south of Tehran June 28, 2011

Netanyahu: Iran turning Yemen into launching pad for missiles attacks on Israel

"We have executed on a maximum pressure campaign for sanctions. They have worked, they are working, they are cutting off the money," Mnuchin said.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who urged him to crank up pressure on Iran at a press conference in Jerusalem

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister

The Trump administration is not closing the door to potential nuclear talks with Iran by sanctioning Zarif, who it does not consider a significant decision maker, a U.S. official said.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attend a meeting with Muslim leaders and scholars in Hyderabad, India, February 15, 2018

Trump dismisses report he is unhappy with Treasury's Mnuchin

The Wall Street Journal said Trump has also expressed displeasure with Mnuchin over stock market turbulence and the Treasury secretary's skepticism about the White House trade actions against China.

U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions about his responses to the deaths and injuries at the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville as he talks to the media with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (L) at his side in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, U.S., August 15, 2017.

Jared Kushner and Steve Mnuchin walk a fine line on the Saudi crown prince

The grisly killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi became an issue during an event where each adviser hoped to highlight a Trump administration positive.

US President Donald Trump, flanked by White House senior advisor Jared Kushner and Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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