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Scott Bessent Says China Talks Optimistic As Trump Slaps Tariffs On Dozens Of Countries: 'We Have The Makings Of A Deal'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday he's optimistic about reaching a trade agreement with China as President ...
Bessent to visit Stockholm for China trade talks; rejects push for Powell's exit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday he will travel to Stockholm next week for a third round of trade talks ...
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Bessent says US has 'makings of a deal' with China
"This week's negotiations in Stockholm have advanced our talks with China, and I believe that we have the makings of a deal that will benefit both of our great nations," Bessent said in a post on X th ...
Bessent tells countries don’t ‘panic’ if trade deals aren’t made before tariff deadline, insists US has leverage over China
The Treasury head said recent trade deals announced by the US — including with the European Union and Japan — created a “lot ...
China promises to help companies slammed by tariffs, as talks with the US left in limbo
China's top leaders have pledged to help companies slammed by higher U.S. tariffs but held back on major moves after trade ...
US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit later this year
U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm to discuss trade tariffs and a potential summit between their leaders.
‘Optimistic’ Bessent says US has makings of a deal with China
Mr Bessent's post on X about the outlook for trade talks with China was subsequently deleted. Read more at straitstimes.com.