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Trump, in a major concession, says the tariff on China should be 80% — but will leave it up to Bessent
President Donald Trump on Friday set negotiating terms for his administration’s first discussions with China, which are set ...
Trump signals he is open to cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade negotiations
An 80% across-the-board tariff would still be far beyond the duties the U.S. had in place on China before Trump took office.
Trump suggests reducing China tariff rate to 80%
President Donald Trump appears ready to lower tariffs on China after he announced on Truth Social Friday that an 80% tariff ...
Trade deals possible this week but no talks with China; Scott Bessent testimony takeaways
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made his first public appearance before lawmakers since the president's tariffs were ...
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Scott Bessent Says Trump Admin Has ‘Not Engaged In Negotiations’ With China ‘Yet’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a House subcommittee Tuesday the Trump administration has not talked with China about ...
Trump floats 80% tariff rate on China, down from 145%
President Donald Trump suggested Friday that his 145% tariff on China could be reduced to 80%. “80% Tariff on China seems ...
Scott Bessent says US doesn't want to decouple from China ahead of scheduled meeting with Chinese counterpart
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives "The Ingraham Angle" an update on trade negotiations with China and their next talks ...
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US and China to discuss tariffs in Switzerland amid trade tensions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses hopes for de-escalation amid ongoing tensions as U.S. and China embark on critical ...
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Scott Bessent Tells Nervous Wall Street About Trump’s Method To ‘Get Best Deal Possible’ With Trading Partners
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday on “The Ingraham Angle” that despite Wall Street’s unease, President Donald ...
Trump says 80% tariff on China imports ‘seems right’ ahead of high-level talks
US president adds that decision is “up to” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, without giving further detail.