Scott Bessent Says Trump Admin Has ‘Not Engaged In Negotiations’ With China ‘Yet’

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Scott Bessent Says Trump Admin Has ‘Not Engaged In Negotiations’ With China ‘Yet’

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a House subcommittee Tuesday the Trump administration has not talked with China about trade or negotiating an end to increased tariffs. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day…

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