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The U.S. doesn’t want ‘generalized decoupling’ from China, but a strategic break instead, Treasury secretary says

The world's two largest economies shouldn't totally cut themselves off from each other, but the U.S. still needs self-sufficiency in key areas, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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US makes 'substantial progress' in China tariff talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cited “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation.

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Bessent sees tariff agreement as progress in ‘strategic' decoupling with China

The trade pact reached over the weekend represents another stage in the U.S. shaking its reliance on Chinese products, the Treasury chief said.

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Bessent says China ‘ignored their obligations’ on trade under Biden

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Chinese Communist Party did not follow through on its previous trade deal with the United States because the Biden administration failed to enforce it.

Bessent on whether new tariff rates will continue past 90 days

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as long as "good faith" negotiations are continuing that the new tariff rates will continue past 90 days. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer points out the ...

Treasury Secretary Bessent sells tariffs rhetoric to Wall Street by talking up deregulation and tax cuts

At the Milken conference, Scott Bessent emphasized how tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation will solidify America as 'the home ...

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Bessent Says More U.S.-China Trade Meetings Likely in 'Next Few Weeks'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and China could start work soon on a fuller trade agreement, after the countries struck a [temporary deal]( ...

Rep. Mark Pocan Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent: "Who Pays Tariffs?"

Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday during House testimony: "Who pays tariffs?" REP.

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Scott Bessent Hails China Progress on Fentanyl

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed the progress made with China on tackling fentanyl at trade talks in Switzerland, saying Beijing is "now serious" about the issue.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on X date, says US won't default

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said they are unclear still of the looming X date, when the U.S. would breach the debt ...

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WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies on the White House’s 2026 budget request

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday for the first time since his confirmation in January.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's opening talk at the Milken conference will set the tone of the power-packed event

The biggest names in business will be hanging on the Treasury Secretary's every word.

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Bessent hopeful future US-China trade talks will lay groundwork for ‘more fulsome agreement’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about continuing trade negotiations with Chinese officials after meeting ...

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