Secretary Janet Yellen(backup account)

This is an archive of an account for the 78th Secretary of the Treasury, Janet L. Yellen

[Secretary Janet Yellen(backup account) @janetyellenn]

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served as the 78th Secretary of the USTreasury. It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to work alongside such dedicated public servants who paired intellectual rigor with moral purpose.

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Tune in tonight to the colbertlateshow to watch my discussion with StephenAtHome about the historic economic progress the United States has made under the Biden-Harris Administration. Thanks for having me, StephenAtHome!

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In my conversation with CNBC’s SaraEisen, I shared how the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic policies during the pandemic saved businesses, created jobs, and spurred the economic growth that we see today.

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I was proud to recognize Shirley Gathers with the Alexander Hamilton award – the highest USTreasury honor – for over 40 years of service at Treasury, including as Senior Scheduler and Executive Assistant to four Treasury Secretaries. Thank you for your exemplary service!

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With the help of POTUS’ and VP’s Inflation Reduction Act, American companies like SunivaSolar are helping to drive innovation, create good-paying jobs across the country, and secure our supply chains.

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The American people expect that the U.S. and China – as the world’s two largest economies – maintain open channels of communications, particularly on areas where we disagree.

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It was an honor to unveil USTreasury’s 76th Secretary Lew’s portrait. His leadership has left an indelible mark on the Department and the nation. This portrait reflects his legacy of service, integrity, and dedication.

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Today, I was honored to welcome President BillClinton to USTreasury to mark 30 years of the CDFIFund. Community lenders are creating opportunity by increasing capital in underinvested communities.

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A frank and productive exchange of views with my counterpart on key issues like expanding the global supply of candy and toys and tightening sanctions against chores.

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It was good to meet France’s new Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industry antoine_armand and discuss our commitment to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Our countries will continue to work together to strengthen our sanctions against Russia.

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I spoke with Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance memetsimsek and Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye yfatihkarahan about their serious economic reform agenda and the importance of countering sanctions evasion and terrorist financing.

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Today, I met with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance cafreeland about recent U.S. budget support for Ukraine, the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Loans Initiative (ERA), and international tax issues.

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Australia’s Treasurer JEChalmers and I discussed the importance of the U.S. and Australia working together and with other allies and partners to develop diverse, secure, high-quality, and sustainable supply chains. We also discussed our work on international tax issues.

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I met with Japan’s new Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato, to discuss America’s vital economic partnership with Japan. I look forward to building upon our countries’ shared regional and global priorities.

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Germany’s Federal Minister of Finance c_lindner and I discussed his country’s medium-term budget priorities, international tax, support for Ukraine, and our close cooperation on Russian sanctions.

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UK Chancellor of the Exchequer RachelReevesMP and I discussed the next steps on using Russian assets to assist Ukraine, and our continued collaboration on issues related to international financial institutions.

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Today  I met with Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan to discuss his country’s regional and global economic developments, especially as it pertains to economic stability in the West Bank amid conflict in the region.

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I met with Ukrainian Finance Minister SergiiMarchenk3 to discuss our support for Ukraine, including today’s loan announcement.

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I’m proud to announce alongside SergiiMarchenk3 a joint statement affirming that the United States will provide a $20 billion loan paid for by the profits from Russia’s sovereign assets, not new U.S. or Ukrainian tax dollars.

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I’m honored to be the recipient of the IIF’s Distinguished Leadership and Service Award. I’m proud of the work USTreasury has done alongside POTUS and VP to advance our domestic and international economic policies to lower costs for families and help grow our economy.