Trump Suggests Openness to Slashing China Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks
The president said reducing tariffs to 80 percent from the current 145 percent “sounds right,” as U.S. and Chinese negotiators prepare to meet in Switzerland.
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What Can Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Win in China Talks?
President Trump hailed an agreement with Britain as a breakthrough — but far tougher negotiations, including with China, beckon.
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CEOs at Milken Conference Fear Tariffs and Hope for Trade Deals
At the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, the anxious talk was about tariffs and hopes for trade agreements and de-escalation.
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Countdown to Scott Bessent’s Trade Talks With China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will finally start negotiating with Chinese counterparts. But business leaders shouldn’t expect any sudden breakthroughs.