Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at Wreath Laying Ceremony in Kyiv, Ukraine

As Prepared for Delivery I am honored to gather with you today. St. Michael’s Square reminds us of the deep history of this city – a history tracing back around 1,500 years. And yet we are also reminded today that the future is not preordained. People who stand up with courage have the capacity to […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen in Kyiv, Ukraine

As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, everyone. For over a year now, I have witnessed the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people from afar. Today, I see it in person. The strength of the Ukrainian military. The resilience of Ukraine’s government. The courage of the people of Ukraine. Faced with a brutal and unprovoked invasion, […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenksyy

KYIV – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenksyy. Secretary Yellen commended President Zelenskyy for his leadership and resolve in the face of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war. The Secretary welcomed President Zelenskyy’s ongoing actions to strengthen good governance and address corruption. Secretary Yellen discussed the […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at Bilateral Meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

As Prepared for Delivery President Zelenskyy, thank you for your warm welcome.  Thank you for the leadership you have shown the world since the beginning of this illegal and unprovoked war. Ukraine’s fight is our fight – for our shared values of democracy, the right to self-determination, and for an international order that advances peace […]

Treasury Announces Approval of Up to $353.4 Million to Support Small Business Success Across Four States

These State Small Business Credit Initiative funds are awarded to Delaware, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Wyoming to support local small business financing and investment programs   WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of four additional state plans for up to $353.4 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko

KYIV – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Finance Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko. Secretary Yellen commended Minister Marchenko’s work to stabilize Ukraine’s economy and maintain focus on economic reforms amid Russia’s unprovoked and brutal war. The Secretary reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine remains resolute and welcomed the Government of […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal

As Prepared for Delivery Prime Minister Shmyhal, thank you for your warm welcome to Ukraine and for your leadership in the face of a brutal and unprovoked invasion. As we mark one year since the beginning of this full-scale invasion, the message I bring to you from President Biden is simple: America will stand with […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal

KYIV – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. Secretary Yellen conveyed that the United States will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Secretary highlighted ongoing U.S. economic support to Ukraine, U.S. participation in the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine, […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Minister of Japan, Shunichi Suzuki

BENGALURU – Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Finance Minister of Japan Shunichi Suzuki. Secretary Yellen affirmed the importance of continued close collaboration in support of Japan’s G7 host year. The Secretary also discussed key G7 and G20 agenda items including Ukraine assistance and debt in vulnerable and low-income economies. Secretary […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Choo Kyung-ho

BENGALURU – Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea Choo Kyung-ho. Secretary Yellen discussed macroeconomic and climate-related priorities. They also underscored the continued importance of the bilateral relationship. Related posts: Taxpayers Should File Taxes by July 15th or […]