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news Al Jazeera 2026-04-22

US Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses global swap lines from allies

Secretary Bessent addressed claims that the decision to offer foreign currency swap lines was motivated by financial ties between the Trump family and the UAE. He affirmed the global nature of the initiative with key allies in the Gulf and Asia.


Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.

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