Sources: Scott Bessent confronted Howard Lutnick last week over the Commerce Dept. not adding Megaspeed to the Entity List; Commerce denies the confrontation (Axios)
Recent reports indicate Scott Bessent challenged Howard Lutnick last week concerning the Commerce Department's regulatory determinations. The discussion reportedly focused specifically on the department's choice to omit the firm Megaspeed from its official Entity List. Despite these accounts, the Commerce Department has issued a formal denial that any such confrontation between the two officials ever happened.
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Disagreements have surfaced over whether Megaspeed should be placed on trade restriction…: Disagreements have surfaced over whether Megaspeed should be placed on trade restriction lists.
Federal administration figures reportedly hold conflicting views regarding Commerce Depar…: Federal administration figures reportedly hold conflicting views regarding Commerce Department listing procedures and decisions.
Agency officials maintain that reports of an interpersonal confrontation are entirely ina…: Agency officials maintain that reports of an interpersonal confrontation are entirely inaccurate.
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