Today the US Treasury sanctioned companies involved in timeshare fraud by the CJNG, which is used to generate revenue for the cartel. This follows many actions we have taken against CJNG actors in Puerto Vallarta who have abused the local tourism industry.
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The DPRK’s unlawful weapons of mass destruction & ballistic missile programs threaten international security. This action affirms the U.S. commitment to targeting the regime’s global illicit networks that generate revenue for these destabilizing activities.
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The access to weapons targeted in this action contribute to CJNG’s ability to flood the U.S. with fentanyl & other deadly drugs. is working with U.S. & Mexican partners to expose, isolate, & disrupt those who facilitate CJNG’s lethal activities.
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Following ’s visit to Ukraine, I'm in Kyiv to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Ukraine, discuss ways we can continue our support – including through economic assistance – and pay tribute to the bravery of the Ukrainian people a year after Russia's unprovoked invasion.
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As I made clear at the G20 today, the unprovoked, brutal war that Russia launched a year ago has inflicted immense suffering on the Ukrainian people and has caused harm throughout the world. Ending it is the single best thing we could do for the global economy.
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As Russia searches for ways to evade sanctions and export controls, the U.S. is ramping up efforts to counter such evasion around the world. Today’s action includes designations of over 30 third-country individuals and companies connected to Russia’s sanctions evasion efforts.
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Today's actions taken alongside , , , and the G7 hinders Russia’s ability to obtain the capital, materials, technology, and support that sustain its war against Ukraine, which has killed thousands and displaced millions of people.
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Today, one year after the Russian Federation launched its unprovoked war against Ukraine, the U.S. is taking significant action to diminish Russia’s ability to continue its brutal war and to procure the resources used to support it.
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We're entering a peak period for filing taxes in February, which means it’s a great time to use IRS online tools to get answers quickly.
Self-help resources and online tools are available 24/7 on the IRS website:
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Announced today, approval of 5 additional state and territory plans for up to $339M in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan: Arkansas, Guam, Rhode Island, the U.S. Virgin Islands, & Wisconsin.
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Today we begin the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Ministerial in Bengaluru, India. Over the next days I will meet with counterparts to discuss building a more resilient global economy, and our ongoing efforts to hold Russia accountable for its illegal war.
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TUNE IN: hosts a press conference ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Ministerial in Bengaluru, India.
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Today, the first Tribal youth delegation to visit Treasury during this Administration met with U.S. Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba, Lead Recovery Officer Jacob Leibenluft, and and discussed youth perspectives on Tribal and Native economic development.
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A little less than one year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine with the objective of unseating the democratically elected government.
Today, I'm speaking at the on our global economic strategy that has supported Ukraine over the past year.
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At our roundtable with today, and I heard from business leaders about ways the federal government can partner with communities to better connect investments and great ideas through increasing access to capital for underserved communities.
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I'm in Atlanta this week with and to highlight some of the historic investments & are making in cities and towns across the country to support economic recovery, housing innovation, and long-term community development.
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program, part of the #AmericanRescuePlan, continues to expand reach to tenants in need while building long-term eviction prevention infrastructure. The program has made nearly 10M payments to families at risk of eviction.
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TUNE IN: addresses the Legislative Conference to highlight Treasury’s partnership with local governments across the country to build a strong foundation for economic growth. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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HAPPENING NOW: is joined by for a keynote address on evolving the multilateral development banks to address growing global challenges, followed by an expert discussion.
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Tomorrow, February 9, is joined by for a keynote address on evolving the multilateral development banks to address growing global challenges, followed by an expert discussion.
Watch/register here:
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Following 's State of the Union address, I traveled to Nashville today to speak about our economic agenda: the progress we’ve achieved since the depths of the pandemic, the stable growth and innovation we're seeing now, and the work ahead to harness the promise of our plan.
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As part of historic joint cyber sanctions with the UK, today sanctioned seven members of the Russian cyber gang Trickbot. Collaboration continues to be key in targeting Russian cybercrime that seeks to exploit the international financial system.
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Iran is increasingly turning to buyers in East Asia to sell its petrochemical and petroleum products, in violation of U.S. sanctions. Today’s action continues U.S. efforts to target Tehran’s sources of illicit revenue and enforce existing sanctions.
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TUNE IN: visits the Ultium Cells battery plant outside of Nashville, TN to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration's economic agenda, and the Inflation Reduction Act's historic investments in clean energy manufacturing and battery production.
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American Rescue Plan programs continue to help communities recover. With #ARP we’re connecting 936K+ homes & businesses to high-speed internet, making 8M+ payments to keep renters in their homes, & investing $10B+ in small businesses in underserved communities across the country.
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In the past two years since took office, the U.S. economy has added more than 12 million jobs. In January alone, the economy added more than 500,000 jobs.
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The past two years have had the highest number of small-business applications on record – over 10.5 million applications.
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The U.S. economy is currently experiencing 3.4% unemployment, the lowest rate in more than 50 years. Unemployment rates for Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Americans with disabilities are all near record lows.
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Happening Now: President Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
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Today, Treasury updated vehicle classification information related to the Inflation Reduction Act's clean vehicle tax credits. This change will make it easier for consumers to know which electric vehicles qualify and to claim these credits of up to $7,500.
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Take a look at the 2024 honorees for the American Women Quarters™ Program ➡️ bit.ly/3XO80WJ. #HerQuarter
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This week, I’m visiting two countries - Oman 🇴🇲and the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 - that are a part of our Terrorist Financing Targeting Center. The TFTC is a vital partnership between the US and GCC countries to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
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Treasury is taking more action as part of the U.S. strategy to methodically & intensively target Russia's sanctions evasion efforts around the globe, and to make it harder & costlier for Russia's military-industrial complex to re-supply Putin's war machine.
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Yesterday, , IRS & Treasury leaders participated in a roundtable with 20+ key stakeholders on IRS efforts to upgrade service for underserved communities, and all taxpayers, this season & improve accessibility & equity over the coming decade.home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel
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Today, Treasury announced 4 new Capital Projects Fund awards to AL, KY, NV, & TX to increase access to affordable, high-speed internet. With 30 state awards and counting, over 1M locations will be connected as a result of this American Rescue Plan funding.
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Yesterday joined a roundtable on opportunities to advance economic & racial equity and expand access to capital for underserved Americans alongside reps from , 6 fed agencies, & 20+ orgs from the private & philanthropic sectors.
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Today’s GDP report, which shows our economy growing at a 2.9 percent annual rate in in the 4th quarter of 2022, demonstrates our economic transition from a historically rapid recovery to steady growth as we maintain a strong labor market and inflation falls.
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Glad to join the ’s roundtable this week focusing on achieving the Administration’s goal of expanding access to capital for small businesses, and ’s historic investment to strengthen Community Development Financial Institutions.
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Today’s sanctions against Paraguay’s former President Cartes and current Vice-President Velazquez highlight the pressing need for the Government of Paraguay to act in the best interest of its citizens, not line the pockets of its political elites.
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Today, the U.S. is designating numerous entities and individuals that support the Russian proxy Wagner Group’s military operations and ongoing pattern of brutal violence, human rights abuses, and serious criminal activity in countries across the world.
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