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Treasury Secretary Suggests China Tariffs Could Be Lowered 'In A Mutual Way'

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that he believes that excessively high tariffs between the U.S. and China will have to come down before trade negotiations can proceed but said President Donald Trump would not unilaterally cut tariffs on Chinese imports.

BBC · 10h

Trump suggests China tariffs will fall

President Trump says tariffs on China “will not be anywhere near 145%” but won’t be removed all together. It follows US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying he expected a ‘de escalation’ in US China tariffs.

Newsweek on MSN · 14h

China Responds to Trump's Softening Tone on Trade

President Donald Trump had expressed optimism about a future deal with China and said tariffs would eventually come down.

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable

Reuters on MSN · 2h

Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable, as President Donald Trump's administration signaled openness to de-escalating a trade war between the world's two largest economies that has raised fears of recession.

The Wall Street Journal · 6h

Bessent Says Trump Hasn’t Made Unilateral Offer to Cut Tariffs on China

President Trump hasn’t offered to take down U.S. tariffs on China on a unilateral basis, Bloomberg News quoted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as saying. Bessent answered questions from reporters Wednesday,

Fox Business on MSN · 1d

Bessent believes China impasse over tariffs will de-escalate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told an investor summit Tuesday that he expects the tariff war between the U.S. and China will de-escalate because the status quo is unsustainable.

Bessent criticizes IMF, World Bank

CBS News on MSN · 7h

Treasury chief Scott Bessent says U.S. has an "an opportunity for a big deal" with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Bessent Assails IMF and World Bank and Says There's an 'Opportunity for a Big Deal' With China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has assailed the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank even as he tries to reassure nervous investors the United States will maintain its global leadership ro

POLITICO on MSN · 9h

Bessent says US will seek reforms of IMF, World Bank

The IMF and World Bank serve critical roles in the international system,” Bessent said in prepared remarks. “And the Trump Administration is eager to work with them — so

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent says there's 'no unilateral offer' to slash tariffs on China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied a Wall Street Journal report that the White House is considering unilaterally ...

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Trading partners play hardball as Trump administration digs in on tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called China’s economic model “unsustainable” as White House officials indicated trade ...

White House eases tone on tariffs on China but won’t be cutting them soon, it says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump will not reduce tariffs on China without an agreement by both ...

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President Trump says tariffs on China will 'come down substantially'

President Trump said 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will "come down substantially" as his administration expressed optimism ...

Tariff Ticker: Trump ‘Chickening Out’ on China?

The president appears to be pulling punches on the triple-digit tariffs he announced earlier this month, saying the duty rate ...

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US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate, offer markets relief: Source

Wall Street’s major indexes jumped after a news report on the US Treasury chief’s comments. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Newsable Asianet News on MSN17h

Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Reportedly Sees 'De-escalation' In US-China Tariff Standoff In 'Very Near Future'

His remarks helped soothe markets rattled by the U.S.'s sweeping trade tariffs and the particular escalation with China.

Bessent Tells Investors He Expects Trade Tension With China to De-Escalate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday reassured attendees of a closed-door JPMorgan investor summit that he expects the ...

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