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Scott Bessent says China must move away from export overcapacity and American overreliance: ‘Everyone knows it needs to change’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said, “America first ...
Bessent Says He Expects China Trade Tensions Will De-Escalate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a closed-door JPMorgan investor summit that he expects trade tensions with China to ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump, China at odds on progress as Bessent hints at quick deal with South Korea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that the US and South Korea could reach a trade agreement as early as next week, ...
China denies Trump’s claim that two countries are ‘actively’ negotiating tariffs
Chinese officials rebutted President Donald Trump ’s claim that the U.S. and China are actively negotiating tariffs . Trump ...
Trump says he won’t play ‘hardball’ with China or mention COVID — after Bessent calls tariff standoff unsustainable
Scott Bessent’s reported comments caused shares to briefly spike on Wall Street, with investors watching closely for any ...